Jane Eyre is a 1970 TV-film directed by Delbert Mann starring George C. Scott and Susannah York. It is based on the 1847 novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. The film had its theatrical debut in the United Kingdom in 1970. It was released on television in the United States in 1971. This movie was widely released in China in early 80s with big success and was one of the most popular foreign movies in China. Jane Eyre is an orphan, sent to the cruel school institution of Lowood. Upon maturing, she is positioned as governess to a girl named Adele at Thornfield Hall. Fully aware of her... low-rank and plain countenance, she makes the best of her situation. But Thornfield holds many secrets and despite mysterious occurrences that Jane cannot comprehend, she and Edward Rochester, owner of Thornfield and Adele's guardian, fall in love. Suddenly, when Jane is about to win the happiness she deserves, a dark secret comes to light, and it takes all of her courage, love and maturity to triumph. John Williams composed the score, recording it at Anvil Studios, Denham, outside London.
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| Release date: | 1970 |
| Directed by: | Delbert Mann |
| Runtime: | 110 Minutes |
| Producer: | Frederick Brogger |
| Editor: | Peter Boita |
| Music by: | John Williams |
| Cinematography: | Paul Beeson |
| Screenplay by: | Jack Pulman |
| Adapted from: | Jane Eyre |