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Wuthering Heights
The power, the passion, the terror of Emily Bronte's immortal story of young love.
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Wuthering Heights opened in theaters December 23, 1970. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast
Anna Calder-MarshallCathy Earnshaw
Timothy DaltonHeathcliff
Harry AndrewsMr. Earnshaw
Pamela BrownMrs. Linton
Judy CornwellNellie
James CossinsMr. Linton
Rosalie CrutchleyMrs. Earnshaw
Hilary DwyerIsabella LintonCredits
- Directed by
- Robert Fuest
- Written by
- Patrick Tilley, Emily Brontë
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $800K
- Box office
- $4.5M
Production
American International PicturesUnited States