Wuthering Heights
1939
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.
Director:
William Wyler
Writers:
Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht, Emily Brontë
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 7 nominations total
Production:
William Wyler
Country:
United States
