Timothy dalton does a good job as rochester but the edge of menace that orson welles gave the character in the famous film version is missing. Zelah clarke, timothy dalton and jean harveyoriginal air date. This wonderful 1983 bbc television production not a movie, as others have written here of the classic love story jane eyre, starring timothy dalton as rochester, and zelah clarke as jane, is the finest version that has been made to date, since it is the most faithful to the novel by charlotte bronte in both concept and dialogue. The 1983 miniseries with zelah clarke and timothy dalton covers the book most completely and accurately followed closely by the 1973 series with sorcha cusack and michael jayston. A young governess falls in love with her mysterious employer, but a terrible secret puts their. The scenes after the failed wedding when timothy dalton is distraught at the thought of losing jane are the best i have seen. Also, the supporting actors are well cast and do a commendable job. The story of jane eyre, the plain quakerish governess is told from her childhood until she arrives at thornfield hall to tutor the young adele. Never will there be another jane eyre movie like this version. The serial stars zelah clarke as the title character, and timothy dalton as.
Young orphan jane eyre zelah clarke becomes the governess at thornfield hall, the mansion of the mysterious mr rochester timothy dalton. She finds herself intrigued by and attracted to thornfields owner, the dark, sardonic natch mr. Jane eyre tv miniseries 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I have read the book, jane eyre at least 100 times cover to cover. The film was released on 11 march 2011 in the united states and 9 september in great britain and ireland. Reminiscing on my favorite rochester jane eyres 1983. Reed fiona shaw, and sent to be raised in a harsh charity school for girls. Jane eyre 1987 with timothy dalton and zelah clarke is. This is an older and lesser known version of jane eyre starring george c. The many faces of jane eyre jane eyre, timothy dalton, jane.
Jane eyre when it was first published over 150 years ago, created a public scandal. Rent jane eyre 1983 starring timothy dalton and zelah clarke on dvd and bluray. It gets into details that a theatrical movie just cant do. Start your free trial to watch jane eyre 2006 and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. Charlotte brontes seminal literary work jane eyre has been adapted countless times and prepared in a myriad of ways from the 1943 joan fontaineorson welles version that was whittled to an hour and a half to the 1983 bbc miniseries with zelah clarke and timothy dalton that spans fiveplus hours. Why is there so little recognition in daltons filmography on this production. For me this is one of the most enjoyable miniseries ive ever seen. The many faces of jane eyre jane eyre, timothy dalton. My favorites are the 2011 version with mia wasikowska and michael fassbender for best movie, and the 1983 adaptation of jane eyre, starring timothy dalton for best miniseries, and the closest version to the book ever filmed.
Sep 23, 2011 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. The first adaptation appeared not soon after the introduction of film itself in. Zelah clarke jane and timothy dalton rochester in jane eyre tv miniseries, my favorite adaptation though ive only seen two but i dont remember a scene like this. Maybe he hired a bad agent who can only get him a villain role in other. Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character. With zelah clarke, timothy dalton, carol gillies, james marcus.
Timothy dalton as edward rochester, zelah clarke as jane eyre. It was directed by robert stevenson and produced by the uncredited kenneth macgowan and orson welles. Jane eyre is the story of a passionate young womans search for happiness and a place in a world where. It remains a popular novel even today and not only is it a classic, but it is also considered far ahead of its time. Jane and rochester after mason has left jane eyre 1983 with timothy dalton a few of my favourite things. Why is there so little recognition in dalton s filmography on this production. Timothy dalton with zelah clarke in jane eyre favourite film version film books. The serial stars zelah clarke as the title character, and timothy dalton as edward rochester. Jul 30, 2015 i have read the book, jane eyre at least 100 times cover to cover. I have seen several movies based on this classic by charlotte bronte, and this 1983 version starring zelah clarke as jane and timothy dalton as mr.
Deene park, located near corby, northamptonshire was used as the. Jane eyre 1983 tv serialbbc episode 1directed by julian. After a wretched childhood as an orphan, jane eyre accepts the position of. With orson welles, joan fontaine, margaret obrien, peggy ann garner. Although zelah clarkes personality doesnt come across as passionate as jane eyre was purported to be, she gives a pretty good performance. Jane eyre watch online free, jane eyre full episode 1983 jane eyre is a 1983 british television serial adaptation of charlotte brontes novel of the same name, produced by bbc and directed by julian amyes. Young orphan jane eyre zelah clarke becomes the governess at thornfield hall, the mansion of the.
Edward rochester timothy dalton and jane eyre zelah clarke. I bought my copy because of the great george scott. Jane eyre movie with timothy dalton derby people daltons my number one the coordinator of one of the webs biggest timothy dalton fan sites explains the timeless appeal of the belperraised former bond actor. It is very long but it is nice to take snippets its of it to watch over again. For them, the ghosts of rochesters past will haunt the hallways. Wonderful 1983 bbc adaptation of charlotte brontes novel, starring zelah clarke and timothy dalton. I had forgotten how good it was and recently purchased it after viewing another movie with timothy dalton. May 14, 2008 wonderful 1983 bbc adaptation of charlotte brontes novel, starring zelah clarke and timothy dalton. I still dont understand why his career never took off in hollywood, hes a very good actor. I loved that the 1983 version was long and detailed and so faithful to the book. A novel inspired by charlotte bronte s jane eyre full. This article related to a british film of the 1980s is a stub. There i see the fullness of emotions, scenes and scenario that i would expect from filming such quality piece as brontes jane eyre.
My favorites are the 2011 version with mia wasikowska and michael fassbender for best movie, and the 1983 adaptation of jane eyre, starring timothy dalton for best miniseries, and the closest version to. Comprehensive guide to jane eyre adaptations reelrundown. Jane eyre scene after fire in edwards bedroom deutsch by femmederochester. The two fall for each other but there are strange goingson in the house and the reason behind these events eventually causes jane to leave. As the new jane eyre opens, ghosts of rochesters past.
Jane eyre is a 2011 romantic drama film directed by cary fukunaga and starring mia wasikowska and michael fassbender. Aug 12, 2011 jane eyre 1983 tv serialbbc episode 4directed by julian amyeswritten by charlotte bronte novel and alexander baron dramatisationoriginal music by paul readestars. Jane eyre is a 1983 british television serial adaptation of charlotte brontes novel of the same name, produced by bbc and directed by julian amyes. Theres orson welles, still skinny at least for him, in the 1944 film featuring joan fontaine as jane, using his orotund voice to silky seductive effect. Mar 11, 2011 i first saw the timothy dalton version when it was aired back in 1983 and have never found a rochester yet to compare. Charlotte bronte jane eyreemily bronteperiod moviesperiod dramasjane eyre 1983english writerstimothy daltonfull. Zelah clarke, of whom, i must admit, i had never heard before, is perfect in looks and demeanor as jane eyre, and timothy dalton as rochester is superb. Timothy dalton, sian pattenden, judy cornwell, alan cox, gemma walker, katharine irwin, robert james, kate david, merelina kendall, keith marsh.
Watch jane eyre 2006 streaming online hulu free trial. Jane eyre 2006 deleted separation scenes by ksotikoula. After a harsh childhood, orphan jane eyre is hired by edward rochester, the brooding lord of a mysterious manor house, to care for his young daughter. Jan 31, 2019 jane eyre anna paquin and charlotte gainsbourg is an orphan cast out as a young girl by her aunt, mrs. Scott in a 1970 tv movie version opposite the late susannah york, barging through. There she learns to become a teacher and eventually seeks employment outside of the school. Timothy dalton and zelah clarke in jane eyre 1983 colin jeavons in jane eyre 1983 zelah clarke and roger walker in jane. Jane eyre starring zelah clarke and timothy dalton. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent jane eyre online on moviefone. Jane eyre anna paquin and charlotte gainsbourg is an orphan cast out as a young girl by her aunt, mrs. As the new jane eyre opens, ghosts of rochesters past haunt.
With william hurt, charlotte gainsbourg, anna paquin, nic knight. Reminiscing on my favorite rochester jane eyres 1983 bbc. To everybody who is interested in real jane eyre or is annoyed or unsatisfied from this version, i highly recommend jane eyre series with timothy dalton from 1986, or as well the series from 2006. The dalton collection one of my all time favourite actors jane and rochester after mason has left jane eyre 1983 with timothy dalton and zelah clarke tle see more. An orphaned young girl, jane eyre anna paquin, suffers humiliation and abuse at the hands of her aunt fiona shaw and is subsequently banished to a strict boarding school for several years.
Dalton owns the character of rochester, he broke the mold. Jane eyre tv miniseries 1983 jane eyre tv miniseries. Zelah clarke and timothy dalton in the 1983 adaptation. Just about every adaptation ignores this whole side story but not this one. The screenplay is written by moira buffini based on charlotte brontes 1847 novel of the same name, a classic of the gothic, bildungsroman, and romance genres. Rochester and susannah york as jane the movie was made in 1970. After a harsh childhood, orphan jane eyre joan fontaine is hired by edward rochester orson welles, the brooding lord of a mysterious manor house, to care for his young daughter. The child who played the young jane eyre was perfect for the role.
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