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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Based on
Wuthering Heights
Awards
Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
England
Trailer
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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
Titles
| Original title | Wuthering Heights | |
| Québec French title | Les Hauts de Hurlevent |
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
