The Mayor of Casterbridge [2003] [DVD]

Product Details

• Actors: Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May, James Purefoy, Polly Walker
• Directors: David Thacker
• Format: PAL, Widescreen, Colour
• Language English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Classification: PG
• Studio: Fremantle
• DVD Release Date: 1 Jan 2008
• Run Time: 198 minutes
  

By : Ciarán Hinds (Actor), Juliet Aubrey (Actor), David Thacker (Director)|Rated:Parental Guidance|Format: DVD
Price : £3.97

Customer Reviews

I've only recently started watching all the mini-series I've missed over the years. The best one I've seen (and we see quite a few!)-- the best MOVIE I've ever seen-- is The Mayor of Casterbridge.
Ciaran Hinds IS Michael Henchard. He's absolutely amazing and, despite his sad and deeply flawed character, he keeps our empathy. That is a very difficult task, too, since he creates some horrible situations for himself and for others. Yet, he's human and is trying to do what he deems best, though what he deems best at the time is so very very wrong.
His performance kept me riveted throughout the film and kept me thinking about the movie for a long while afterwards, as well.
Every performance in this was outstanding. The cinematography was gorgeous and the music was haunting. I looked for the sheet music to this theme afterwards, but couldn't find it. I'll keep looking.
What a wonderful film. You will absolutely not be disappointed. Definitely one of the most beautiful,touching and bittersweet movies I've ever seen.

Having studied The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy, i jumped at the chance to watch this made for TV film over the New Year. I found it to be truly excellent, filled with brilliant performances. I thoroughly enjoyed it; it followed the book faithfully - ensuring that all important points in the book were faithfully recreated. Anyone who has read the book should appreciate this, i most definitely recommend it to any fan of Hardy.

 

The Mayor of Casterbridge [2003] [DVD]