Wuthering Heights (1954)
Adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic novel.
In 19th-century Mexico, young orphan Alejandro is adopted by the wealthy, landowning Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Catalina. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Catalina, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Eduardo, a man of means who befits her stature. Alejandro vows to win her back.
Director: Luis Buñuel
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: June 30, 1954
Cast
- Irasema Dilián - Catalina
- Jorge Mistral - Alejandro
- Lilia Prado - Isabel
- Ernesto Alonso - Eduardo
- Francisco Reiguera - José
- Hortensia Santoveña - María
- Jaime González Quiñones - Jorge
- Luis Aceves Castañeda - Ricardo
Screenplay
- Emily Brontë (Novel)
- Luis Buñuel (Adaptation)
- Pierre Unik (Story)
- Luis Buñuel (Story)
- Julio Alejandro (Story)
Music: Raúl Lavista
Cinematography: Agustín Jiménez
Editing: Carlos Savage
Production: Producciones Tepeyac
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
gambling debt, cemetery, abusive father, love-hate relationship, revenge, debt, deathbed, death of wife, unhappy marriage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wuthering Heights about?
- In 19th-century Mexico, young orphan Alejandro is adopted by the wealthy, landowning Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Catalina. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Catalina, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Eduardo, a man of means who befits her stature. Alejandro vows to win her back.
- Who directed Wuthering Heights?
- Wuthering Heights was directed by Luis Buñuel.
- Who stars in Wuthering Heights?
- Wuthering Heights stars Irasema Dilián, Jorge Mistral, Lilia Prado, Ernesto Alonso, Francisco Reiguera, Hortensia Santoveña.
- How long is Wuthering Heights?
- Wuthering Heights has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Wuthering Heights?
- Wuthering Heights is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Wuthering Heights produced?
- Wuthering Heights was produced in Mexico.