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Jane Eyre (1973): Cast

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Jane Eyre is a 1973 drama directed by Joan Craft, starring Sorcha Cusack as Jane Eyre and Michael Jayston. It runs 4 hours 35 minutes.

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Jane Eyre (1973) movie poster
Runtime
4h 35m (275 min)
Director
Joan Craft
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jane Eyre About?

The premise of Jane Eyre without spoilers.

A faithful four‑hour adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s novel, this 1973 BBC television drama serial brings Jane Eyre to the screen in four episodes. Directed by Joan Craft, the series features Sorcha Cusack as the eponymous heroine and Michael Jayston as Mr. Rochester, capturing the novel’s Gothic romance and social critique.

Jane Eyre Themes & Keywords

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  • jane eyre character
  • edward rochester character
  • orphan
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  • bigamist
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  • yorkshire england
  • 19th century
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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Jane Eyre Cast & Characters

Sorcha Cusack leads the cast as Jane Eyre, with Michael Jayston as Mr Rochester. Directed by Joan Craft.

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FAQ

Jane Eyre FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

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

How long is Jane Eyre?

Jane Eyre runs 4 hours 35 minutes (275 minutes).

Who directed Jane Eyre?

Jane Eyre was directed by Joan Craft.

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Who is in the cast of Jane Eyre?

Jane Eyre stars Sorcha Cusack as Jane Eyre and Michael Jayston as Mr Rochester.

Does Jane Eyre have a post-credit scene?

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

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