Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back. [Originally aired on CBS's DuPont Show of the Month.]
Directed by Daniel Petrie
literary adaptation
IMDB
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Letterboxd
3.2 / 5
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Cast
Richard Burton
Heathcliff
Rosemary Harris
Catherine Earnshaw
Denholm Elliott
Edgar Linton
Cathleen Nesbitt
Ellen Dean
Bernard Miles
Joseph
John Colicos
Hindley Earnshaw
Barry Jones
Mr. Earnshaw
Robert Flemyng
Dr. Kenneth
Michel Ray
Young Heathcliff
Patty Duke
Young Cathy
Crew
Daniel Petrie
Director
Emily Brontë
Novel
Popular Reviews
5 reviews
Daphne
10.0★ · 01/02/26
“I love my murderer—but yours! How can I?”
I found this movie very theatrical. Like play acting—especially Heathcliff’s monologues. I love it.
“I love my murderer—but yours! How can I?”
I found this movie very theatrical. Like play acting—especially Heathcliff’s monologues. I love it.
Maranda
6.0★ · 11/30/25
Man DuPont is really proud of all of the chemicals they’ve pumped into the environment. Good for them?
Man DuPont is really proud of all of the chemicals they’ve pumped into the environment. Good for them?
