Far from the Madding Crowd (2010)
Having inherited her father’s farm, a spirited and feisty young woman – Bathsheba Everdene, finds herself playing mistress in a man’s world. She is pursued by three would-be lovers: the constant shepherd, Gabriel Oak; the obsessive landowner, William Boldwood and the reckless Sergeant Troy. But are any of them a match for the wilful Bathsheba? Based upon one of Hardy’s most popular and enduring novels, Far from the Madding Crowd takes us on a theatrical journey through Hardy country, following a passionate young girl propelled into womanhood by her experiences of love and loss.
Director: Kate Saxon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: November 15, 2010
Cast
- Stephen Billington - William Boldwood
- Jennifer Bryden - Fannny Robin / Temperance
- Phil Cheadle - Gabriel Oak
- Adam Croasdell - Sergeant Troy
- Laura Elphinstone - Liddy Smallbury
- Gwynfor Jones - Soldier / Matthew Moon
- Rebecca O'Mara - Bathsheba Everdene
- Jack Sandle - Henry Fray / Shepherd / Merchant 2
- Cleo Sylvestre - Maryann / Mrs Hurst
- Ruth Westley - Soberance
Screenplay
Production: English Touring Theatre
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kate Saxon
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Far from the Madding Crowd about?
- Having inherited her father’s farm, a spirited and feisty young woman – Bathsheba Everdene, finds herself playing mistress in a man’s world. She is pursued by three would-be lovers: the constant shepherd, Gabriel Oak; the obsessive landowner, William Boldwood and the reckless Sergeant Troy. But are any of them a match for the wilful Bathsheba? Based upon one of Hardy’s most popular and enduring novels, Far from the Madding Crowd takes us on a theatrical journey through Hardy country, following a passionate young girl propelled into womanhood by her experiences of love and loss.
- Who directed Far from the Madding Crowd?
- Far from the Madding Crowd was directed by Kate Saxon.
- Who stars in Far from the Madding Crowd?
- Far from the Madding Crowd stars Stephen Billington, Jennifer Bryden, Phil Cheadle, Adam Croasdell, Laura Elphinstone, Gwynfor Jones.
- How long is Far from the Madding Crowd?
- Far from the Madding Crowd has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is Far from the Madding Crowd?
- Far from the Madding Crowd is a Drama film.
- Where was Far from the Madding Crowd produced?
- Far from the Madding Crowd was produced in United Kingdom.