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.
Facts
Based on
Wuthering Heights
Awards
Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
England
Production
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 1996 generic
- Academy Awards 1940 academy_award
- National Board of Review 1939 generic
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards 1939 generic
