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Romantic drama

Jane Eyre (1949): Cast

Jane Eyre (1949) movie poster

Jane Eyre is a 1949 romantic drama directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, starring Mary Sinclair as Jane Eyre, Charlton Heston and Adelaide Klein. It runs 1 hour.

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Jane Eyre (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
CBS
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jane Eyre About?

The premise of Jane Eyre without spoilers.

After a harsh childhood, Jane Eyre leaves home to work as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There she meets the stern, enigmatic Mr. Rochester, and their friendship deepens into love. Just as Jane believes she has found happiness, Rochester’s hidden, tragic secret threatens to shatter their future.

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Cast & crew

Jane Eyre Cast & Characters

Mary Sinclair leads the cast as Jane Eyre, with Charlton Heston as Edward Rochester and Adelaide Klein as Mrs. Bruhl (uncredited). Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Franklin J. Schaffner

More films directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, best-rated first: Patton, Papillon, Nicholas and Alexandra and The Boys from Brazil.

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Jane Eyre Also Known As

Also known as “Studio One: Jane Eyre”.

Also known as
  • Studio One: Jane Eyre

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FAQ

Jane Eyre FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jane Eyre, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jane Eyre?

Jane Eyre runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Jane Eyre released?

Jane Eyre was released on December 12, 1949.

Who directed Jane Eyre?

Jane Eyre was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

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Who is in the cast of Jane Eyre?

Jane Eyre stars Mary Sinclair as Jane Eyre, Charlton Heston as Edward Rochester and Adelaide Klein as Mrs. Bruhl (uncredited), among 6 credited actors.

Does Jane Eyre have a post-credit scene?

No. Jane Eyre has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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