Jane Eyre 1983   TV, 239 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Julian Amyes
Cast: Timothy Dalton, Zelah Clarke, Sian Pattenden, Judy Cornwell, Robert James, Kate David, Mary Tamm, Carol Gillies, James Marcus, Jean Harvey, Joolia Cappleman, Eve Matheson, Damien Thomas, Colin Jeavons, Kate David
Young Jane Eyre (Sian Pattenden) is raised in a cruel orphanage. When she grows up, Jane (now played by Zelah Clarke) takes a job as a governess at the English manor of the mysterious Edward Rochester (Timothy Dalton). Jane is attracted to Rochester, and he returns her affections. But, plans for marriage are interrupted by the secret Rochester keeps hidden in his attic. Jane leaves, but when disasters affect Rochester, she returns, and her courage and love will bind them together. This excellent BBC production will certainly satisfy fans of the gothic genre.
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Persuasion 1995 PG, 103 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Roger Michell
Cast: Amanda Root, Ciaran Hinds, Corin Redgrave, Susan Fleetwood, Phoebe Nicholls, Fiona Shaw, Judy Cornwell, John Woodvine, Samuel West, Sophie Thompson, Simon Russell Beale, Felicity Dean, Emma Roberts, Richard McCabe
Based on Jane Austen's novel, this is the tale of two 19th-century people, Anne Elliot (Amanda Root) and Captain Wentworth (Ciaran Hinds), who belong to different worlds in society but rise above criticism and pursue their romance and eventual happiness.
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Rocket to the Moon 1967  N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi / Comedy
aka: Blast Off
Those Fantastic Flying Fools
Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon
Director: Don Sharp
Cast: Burl Ives, Troy Donahue, Gert Frobe, Terry-Thomas, Hermione Gingold, Graham Stark, Lionel Jeffries, Daliah Lavi, Dennis Price, Judy Cornwell, Stratford Johns, Jimmy Clitheroe, Edward de Souza, Renate von Holt, Allan Cuthbertson
This sci-fi comedy is loosely based on a Jules Verne novel ("De la terre a la lune") and tells the story of Phineas T. Barnam (Burl Ives) and his friends who try to finance the first trip to the Moon. Many obstacles stand in the way.
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Santa Claus 1985  PG, 112 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Fantasy
aka: Santa Claus: The Movie
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Cast: Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith, Judy Cornwell, Jeffrey Kramer, Christian Fitzpatrick, Carrie Kei Heim, John Barrard, Anthony O'Donnell, Melvyn Hayes, Peter O'Farrell, Don Estelle, Tim Stern, Christopher Ryan
This tale begins years ago when Santa Claus was chosen to be the hero to children and deliver presents on Christmas Eve. Claus (David Huddleston) and his wife Anya (Judy Cornwell) are caught in a blizzard and are taken to the North Pole with their reindeer. The elves greet them, and Claus takes over the job of Santa Claus. But, one elf, Patch (Dudley Moore), later leaves for New York where he works for evil toy maker B.Z. (John Lithgow) who wants to destroy Santa Claus and take over the distribution of gifts. Will Patch save Santa Claus and the Christmas spirit?
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Who Slew Auntie Roo? 1971 PG, 89 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
aka: Whoever Slew Antie Roo?
Director: Curtis Harrington
Cast: Shelley Winters, Mark Lester, Chloe Franks, Ralph Richardson, Lionel Jeffries, Hugh Griffith, Rosalie Crutchley, Judy Cornwell, Marianne Stone, Pat Heywood
This modern-day "Hansel and Gretel" story involves the kidnapping of Christopher (Mark Lester) and Katy (Chloe Franks) by their Aunt Roo (Shelley Winters). The children eventually kill Aunt Roo and burn down her home.
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 Wuthering Heights 1970 G, 105 min.
Genre: Adventure / Drama / Romance
Director: Robert Fuest
Cast: Anna Calder-Marshall, Timothy Dalton, Harry Andrews, Pamela Brown, Judy Cornwell, James Cossins, Rosalie Crutchley, Julian Glover, Ian Ogilvy, Hugh Griffith, Hilary Heath, Morag Hood, Peter Sallis, Aubrey Woods, Wendy Allnutt
Emily Bronte's story is narrated by servant girl Nellie (Judy Cornwell) who relates the story of star-crossed lovers Cathy (Anna Calder-Marsh) and Heathcliff (Timothy Dalton). The tale begins when Mr. Earnshaw (Harry Andrews) brings home orphaned Heathcliff. Mr. Earnshaw's son Hindley (Julian Glover) hates Heathcliff, but his sister Cathy looks on Heathcliff as a soul mate and loves him. After, Mr. Earnshaw dies, Cathy and Heathcliff grow up and fall in love. But, Cathy marries wealthy neighbor Edgar Linton (Ian Ogilvy). Meanwhile, Heathcliff, who has left, returns a wealthy man, and Hindley gambles away Wuthering Heights to him. Now, Cathy finds that she has not been able to forget Heathcliff, and even death cannot part them. 1 User Review
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| | accurate to most of the books plot,could have gone on a bit | bird 01/24/2007 | | great dialogue! great location and true to the novel many scenes took place in the kitchen. |
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| 1. Jane Eyre (1983)
2. Persuasion (1995)
3. Rocket to the Moon (1967)
aka: Blast Off
aka: Those Fantastic Flying Fools
aka: Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon
4. Santa Claus (1985)
aka: Santa Claus: The Movie
5. Two for the Road (1967)
6. Who Slew Auntie Roo? (1971)
aka: Whoever Slew Antie Roo?
7. Wuthering Heights (1970)
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