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The Mayor of Casterbridge

First aired on Dec 28, 2003

Runtime: 196 mins

70%

Genres: Drama, TV Movie

Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. 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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Ciarán Hinds | Michael Henchard
Juliet Aubrey | Susan
Jodhi May | Elizabeth Jane
James Purefoy | Donald Farfrae
Alex Kelly | Maid
Featured Crew
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David Thacker | Director
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Thomas Hardy | Writer
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Adrian Johnston | Music
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Ted Whitehead | Writer