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Jude (1996)
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In 19th century Britain, a unconventional young man struggles against the limitations of a rigid, restrictive society. Based on Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure, this somber period drama stars a suitably intense
Christopher Eccleston
as Jude, a young man with dreams of receiving a scholarly university education. Circumstances conspire against him, however, forcing him into a job as a stonemason and an unsatisfactory marriage. He remains true to his dream, however, and years later, after his wife's sudden departure, heads for the city. There he encounters his beautiful cousin, Sue (
Kate Winslet
), who shares his intelligence and disdain for convention, and the two develop a romantic relationship. These unlikely lovers must struggle to keep their relationship secret from a disapproving world, however, or else face the tragic consequences of public scandal. Though purists may object to several liberties taken with the text, director
Michael Winterbottom
fashions a relatively efficient tale of doomed romance from Hardy's tragedy. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
Cast
Christopher Eccleston
Jude Fawley
Liam Cunningham
Phillotson
Rachel Griffiths
Arabella
Kate Winslet
Sue Bridehead
June Whitfield
Aunt Drusilla
Ross Colvin Turnbull
Little Jude
Production Crew
Andrew Rothschild
Art Director
Martyn John
Art Director
Sheila Fraser Milne
Associate Producer
Thomas Hardy
Book Author
Simone Ireland
Casting
Vanessa Pereira
Casting
Eduardo Serra
Cinematographer
Janty Yates
Costume Designer
Michael Winterbottom
Director
Trevor Waite
Editor
Mark Shivas
Executive Producer
Stewart Till
Executive Producer
Howard Arundel
First Assistant Director
Andrew Eaton
Producer
Joseph Bennett
Production Designer
Hossein Amini
Screenwriter
Judy Farr
Set Designer
Adrian Johnston
Songwriter
Martin Trevis
Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1996
Runtime: 123
Country: UK
MPAA Rating: R
for strong sexuality and intense depictions of death and birth.
Category: Feature
Genre
Drama
Romance
Produced by
BBC
Polygram
Revolution Studios
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