Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights (1939)

1939-04-07 · 104 min · Rating 7.20/10 (312 votes)

I am torn with Desire… tortured by hate!

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.

Drama Romance

Keywords

19th century based on novel or book central and south america jealousy love of one's life moor (terrain) rags to riches rivalry sibling relationship yorkshire

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