Far from the Madding Crowd

1998 3h 36m EN

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6.2

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7.4

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★6.2TMDB · 11★7.4IMDB · 982

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Synopsis

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This powerful adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel spins a story of passion and destruction set in the nineteenth century. The proud, flighty and bewitching Bathsheba Everdene finds herself entangled into the passions of three men and her impulsive nature pushes her into a web of deceit and destruction.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Paloma Baeza
Bathsheba Everdene
Nigel Terry
Mr Boldwood
Nathaniel Parker
Gabriel Oak
Jonathan Firth
Sergeant Frank Troy
Natasha Little
Fanny Robin
Linda Bassett
Maryann Money
Sean Gilder
Joseph Poorgrass

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nicholas Renton
Writers: Philomena McDonagh
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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At 216 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nicholas Renton, shot by John Daly. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John E. Keane. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Anthony Ham shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Paloma Baeza and Nigel Terry and Nathaniel Parker carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0157616 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Nicholas Renton directs. John Daly behind the camera. John E. Keane scores. Anthony Ham cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United Kingdom.

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1At 216 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
228 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Nicholas Renton, shot by John Daly. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by John E. Keane. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Anthony Ham shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Paloma Baeza and Nigel Terry and Nathaniel Parker carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0157616 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.