Directed by:
Franco ZeffirelliScreenplay:
Franco ZeffirelliCinematography:
David WatkinCast:
Anna Paquin, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Fiona Shaw, John Wood, Geraldine Chaplin, Nic Knight, Joan Plowright, Joséphine Serre, Billie Whitelaw, William Hurt (more)Plots(1)
The story of a young orphan who is sent to an oppressive boarding school. Here Jane survives the cruelty of those around her and becomes teacher in the employment of a man she will eventually love. Rochester hides a terrible secret that will destroy her love and trust. (Pathé Distribution UK)
Cast
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