The Mayor of Casterbridge
"Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel."
Overview
Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.
About The Mayor of Casterbridge (2003)
The Mayor of Casterbridge (2003) is a drama and tv movie movie produced by Pearson Television International in United Kingdom. It was directed by David Thacker and written by Ted Whitehead and Thomas Hardy. On screen you will see Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May, James Purefoy and Alex Kelly. With a runtime of 3h 16m, the film averages 7.3/10 across 12 TMDB ratings.
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