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Far from the Madding Crowd

Far from the Madding Crowd

1998 3h 36mDramaRomanceTV Movie

This powerful adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel spins a story of passion and destruction set in the nineteenth century. The proud, flighty and bewitching Bathsheba Everdene finds herself entangled into the passions of three men and her impulsive nature pushes her into a web of deceit and destruction.

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This powerful adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel spins a story of passion and destruction set in the nineteenth century. The proud, flighty and bewitching Bathsheba Everdene finds herself entangled into the passions of three men and her impulsive nature pushes her into a web of deceit and destruction.

The vibe

period drama19th century

Behind it

Nicholas RentonNicholas RentonDirectorPhilomena McDonaghWriterJohn E. KeaneComposerJohn DalyCinematography

Cast

Paloma BaezaPaloma BaezaBathsheba Everdene
Nigel TerryNigel TerryMr Boldwood
Nathaniel ParkerNathaniel ParkerGabriel Oak
Jonathan FirthJonathan FirthSergeant Frank Troy
Natasha LittleNatasha LittleFanny Robin
Linda BassettLinda BassettMaryann Money
Sean GilderSean GilderJoseph Poorgrass

Director

Nicholas Renton

Writer

Philomena McDonagh

Release date

10 May 1998

Runtime

3h 36m

Studio

Granada Television, GBH

Country

United Kingdom

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