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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 will take all of her courage, love and maturity to triumph.
Original Release
12/01/1970
US Release
03/24/1971
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| George C. Scott | Edward Rochester |
| Susannah York | Jane Eyre |
| Ian Bannen | St. John Rivers |
| Jack Hawkins | Mr. Brocklehurst |
| Nyree Dawn Porter | Blanche Ingram |
| Rachel Kempson | Mrs. Fairfax |
| Kenneth Griffith | Mason |
| Peter Copley | John |
| Clive Morton | Mr. Eshton |
| Fanny Rowe | Mrs. Eshton |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| George C. Scott | Edward Rochester |
| Susannah York | Jane Eyre |
| Ian Bannen | St. John Rivers |
| Jack Hawkins | Mr. Brocklehurst |
| Nyree Dawn Porter | Blanche Ingram |
| Rachel Kempson | Mrs. Fairfax |
| Kenneth Griffith | Mason |
| Peter Copley | John |
| Clive Morton | Mr. Eshton |
| Fanny Rowe | Mrs. Eshton |
| Susan Lawe | Amy |
| Angharad Rees | Louise |
| Carl Bernard | Lord Ingram |
| Nan Munro | Lady Ingram |
| Hugh Latimer | Col. Dent |
| Sheila Brownrigg | Mrs. Dent |
| Sara Gibson | Jane Eyre - as a Child |
| Jean Marsh | Mrs. Rochester |
| Jeremy Child | Harry Lynn |
| Peter Blythe | Frederick Lynn |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Hugh Attwooll | Producer |
| Frederick H. Brogger | Producer |
| James Franciscus | Producer |
Editors
Clips
Jane Eyre: I Wanted A Word With You
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1972 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition - For a Special Program | Won |
