
The Mayor of Casterbridge
2003 · Movie · 196 min · ★ 7.3
A lavish period drama based on Thomas Hardy's classic tale of a man who sells his wife and child at a market and begins a new life of wealth and respect as the Mayor of Casterbridge. However, his past returns to haunt him when he is reunited with his family, with unexpected consequences.
Based on The Mayor of Casterbridge
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Streaming on Acorn TV and PBS Masterpiece.
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Details
- Years
- 2003
- Release date
- 2003-12-28
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 196 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (12 votes)
Themes
- based on novel or book
Cast & crew

Ciarán Hinds
as Michael Henchard

Juliet Aubrey
as Susan

Jodhi May
as Elizabeth Jane

James Purefoy
as Donald Farfrae

Alex Kelly
as Maid
Directed by David Thacker