The Mayor of Casterbridge 20 years old
Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel.
Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.
Credits
The Mayor of Casterbridge Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ciarán Hinds He was 50, now 71 years old | as Michael Henchard |
| Jodhi May She was 28, now 49 years old | as Elizabeth Jane |
| James Purefoy He was 39, now 60 years old | as Donald Farfrae |
| Alex Kelly | as Maid |
| Juliet Aubrey She was 37, now 57 years old | as Susan |
The Mayor of Casterbridge Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Thomas Hardy as Writer. He was 163 (87) years old when He died | Writing |
| Adrian Johnston as Music. He was 42 (now 63) years old | Sound |
| David Thacker as Director. He was 53 (now 73) years old | Directing |
| Ted Whitehead as Writer. | Writing |
The Mayor of Casterbridge (20 years)
Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel.
- Release day: Sunday, December 28, 2003
- Runtime: 196 minutes