Ok, so my mum and dad were watching one of their oldies, so i thought "why not?", as nothing uch was going on that night.


Glad i did, its a pretty good (if dated in some ways) film.

And Lawrence Olivier is very good, as expected. Though on the bed scene, he does still remind me of a stage actor somewhat?


Anyone seen this version or any other film version? I guess i should read the book, anyone like it?

ask her.....she seems to be obsessed with it.

I never saw the movie. Whenever i hear of Wuthering heights i always think of Kate Bush!

Nikki23 said:

Same here. They made a made-for-tv movie not too long ago based on the book. I never saw that one either.

I haven't seen the movie in years.
I hated Heathcliff in the book whereas in the film he comes across as a hero of sorts.
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Any UK orgers would have to agree that how the hell could cliff richard be heathcliffe? I have never read the book, but lawrence, plays heathcliffe as a sorta strutting, strapping badboy. Maybe cliff chose a different approach for his stage version? But i cant see it, compared to oliviers performance

thesexofit said:

I think it's laughable that Cliff played Heathcliff.

thesexofit said:

I know what you mean, Cliff Richard as Heathcliff is a travesty, in fact it should have been illegal!

LleeLlee said:

I dont find olivier in the film attractive from a males point of view, but at least he shows some charisma and some menace





and he looks the part, but i cant see cliff brooding over anyone

thesexofit said:

Cliff couldn't menace my hamster ( not that I have one but you know what I mean)


Heathcliffe was more coarse/raw in the book than the way Olivier portrayed him, however Olivier has a lot of Charisma and can be very menacing, he did him justice

Laurence Olivier Rules!!!!

oh, a kate bush thread in general discussion.

Moving to non prince music forum - hanxclapsfietysnaps

I feel the need to go back to one of my old avatars.

lilgish said:

i like the one you have up now.

I LOVE that movie and the book. Although I only read it once ages ago, but the movie is haunting, beautiful, and romantic. TCM airs it every so often. That movie made me take notice of Sir Laurence Olivier.

I saw a version with that James Bond guy as Heathcliff, he was hot! But I hate both Cathy and Heathcliff, such losers!

lilgish said:

Damn, that was heath and kathy?

I think this is the only film i have seen sir lawrence in. That and him starring opposite michale caine, in the kinda forgotten film "sleuth". Acting is impeccable by both of course.

LleeLlee said:

You're overly critical.

2the9s said:

? I think she's right. I mean, if u lived in the UK, u'd understand what cliff is all about. I seriously doubt his acting abilities, amonst many other factors, particually compared to lawrence.

thesexofit said:

LleeLlee is never right. Case closed.

2the9s said:

"I'll teach u 2 kick me"
"u don't have to teach me. I know how"

charlottegelin said:

thesexofit said:

LleeLlee is that you?

Gotta say its one of my fave books..everyone wants a man to be as passionate and as crazy in love as Heathcliff! Dont they?x

I love this movie, and the book is really incredible too. Such an amazing novel for a young woman in the early 19th century.
Laurence Olivier is so so amazing. Although compared to the book the violence and menace of Healthcliff was toned down. Different times.

Yep I agree the violence isint shown much in the film. I dont like that part of Heathcliffs character..obviously. Has anyone read the sequel?
There is a book that describes what happened to Heathcliff during the years he disapeared. Its very graphic.!

By who? and when was it written?

2the9s said:

you're overly talkative.

thesexofit said:

indeed!!!!

btw, Cliff aka Heathcliffe!

LleeLlee said:

btw, Harpo aka Number23!