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Jane Eyre

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Do you think that because I am poor, plain and little that I am soulless and heartless.

Jane Eyre Synopsis

Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender star in the romantic drama based on Charlotte Bronte's 19th Century classic novel, from acclaimed director Cary Fukunaga. In the story, Jane Eyre flees Thornfield House, where she works as a governess for wealthy Edward Rochester. As she reflects upon the people and emotions that have defined her, it is clear that the isolated and imposing residence - and Mr. Rochester's coldness - have sorely tested the young woman's resilience, forged years earlier when she was orphaned. She must now act decisively to secure her own future and come to terms with the past that haunts her - and the terrible secret that Mr. Rochester is hiding and that she has uncovered...

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  • Credits
    • Starring:
      Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Judi Dench, Jamie Bell, Sally Hawkins
    • Director:
      Cary Fukunaga
    • Producers:
      Alison Owen, Paul Trijbits
    • Screenplay:
      Moira Buffini
    • Executive Producers:
      Christine Langan, Peter Hampden
    • Distributor
      Universal Pictures
    • Sales Agent:
      Focus Features
    • Credits summary:
      Focus Features and BBC Films present a Ruby Films production.
    • Certificate:
      PG
    • Running time:
      120 mins 31 secs
  • Release Dates
    • In Cinemas
      September 9th 2011
    • Out on DVD
      March 12th 2012
    • Released
      September 9th 2011

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