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Mar 24, 1971 · Jane Eyre: Directed by Delbert Mann. With George C. Scott, Susannah York, Ian Bannen, Rachel Kempson. Jane Eyre is an orphan, sent to Lowood school, and eventually becomes a governess at Thornfield hall to a girl named Adele.
- Delbert Mann
- 39
- 3 min
Jane Eyre is a 1970 British television 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 and was released on television in the United States in 1971.
- $1.6 million
- John Williams
- Omnibus Productions
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
Details. Jane Eyre, an orphan sent to Lowood school, eventually becomes a governess at Thornfield hall to a girl named Adele. But despite mysterious occurrences while there, she and Edward Rochester, owner of Thornfield and Adele's guardian, fall in love.
George C. Scott is a great Rochester--very gruff, brooding and unattractive--as well as an incredibly fine actor. Susannah York is a stronger and spunkier Jane than Joan Fontaine's and I prefer the spunkier one. The only area where the 1940s version seemed better was in the back story at the horrible school where Jane was raised.
