Laurence Olivier, Merle Oberon, David Niven
When Lockwood (Miles Mander) arrives at WUTHERING HEIGHTS, it is dark and snowing. Lockwood needs shelter--but he is not welcome. His host, Heathcliff (Laurence Olivier), is ungracious, if not positiv...( read more
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my only excuse for having missed on this classic for sooo very many years is that i thought it only a "chick flick". whatta maroon, shame on me. with great writing, direction, and acting par excellence (olivier is to die for - and kathy does, merle oberon's death scene is strok...( read more)
Wuthering Heights tells the story of two people destined to be together, however they do nothing but hurt each other. It's a fantastic romance and a wonderful adaptation, despite only covering half of the actual book. Olivier is cold, strong and sophisticated in a very impressive...( read more)
the original version of a movie that has been remade as much as any in history. it seems someone takes a crack at remaking films based on bronte's novel every few years. sold as a great love story, i found it to be very unconvincing. i just didnt believe what they were trying ...( read more)
A classic tale of obsessional love and revenge... that's all you need to know!
I don't wanna get picky but the book is much better *sorry*
But then again, you gotta love Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon - together -who both fit in perfectly with their roles.
Excellent excelle...( read more)
I think William Wyler dealt this materials and story very well. I once read the original novel, I don't know it was because the translation so bad or what, somehow,?could't understand the intentions of this novel. But since I saw this movie, I really feel that I could catch the r...( read more)
so much drama packed into such a small movie-doesn't even come close 2 the book but still riveting
Wuthering Heights is one of my most beloved books.
Divorce yourself from the book. Just... trust me. REFUSE to tempt yourself in comparing. Yes, Olivier is too damn good-looking for the part, yes they omit half the novel, yes Heathcliff is made more sympathetic...
But face fac...( read more)
One of the best romance movies of all-time. Laurence Olivier has an outstanding performance and is one of his first roles of his legendary acting career. The story was great on how the lovers can not find happiness with each other. William Wyler does great directing this masterpi...( read more)
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My favorite movie (this version!) and novel of all time. This is the only movie that I can watch over and over and over. "Take me to the window Heathcliff...Don't leave me Cathy!" The movie leaves out part of the story, but Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon are just awesome as Heathcliff and Cathy. What a love story!
i could watch this old movie over and over again,its so sad,but when i first saw it as i child, i hadn't even experienced that kind of romance,yet its so moving to me.
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