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The Mayor of Casterbridge

The Mayor of Casterbridge

Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel.

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

196 mins

Rating

7.273/10

Release Date

28 December 2003

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Michael Henchard

Juliet Aubrey

Juliet Aubrey

Susan

Jodhi May

Jodhi May

Elizabeth Jane

James Purefoy

James Purefoy

Donald Farfrae

Alex Kelly

Alex Kelly

Maid

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