7.0The Mayor of Casterbridge · 2003
The Mayor of Casterbridge (2003) is a Drama series directed by Dennis Potter, starring Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May.
Drama
7.0Overview
At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.
Cast
Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May, James Purefoy, Alex Kelly, Polly Walker, Ben Crompton, David Bradley
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What is "The Mayor of Casterbridge" about?
At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.
When was "The Mayor of Casterbridge" released?
The Mayor of Casterbridge was released in 2003.
Who stars in "The Mayor of Casterbridge"?
The cast includes Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May, James Purefoy.
