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Jude( 1996)

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A time without pity. A society without mercy. A love without equal.

Overview

In late 19th-century England, Jude aspires to be an academic, but is hobbled by his blue-collar background. Instead, he works as a stonemason and is trapped in an unloving marriage to a farmer's daughter named Arabella. But when his wife leaves him, Jude sees an opportunity to improve himself. He moves to the city and begins an affair with his married cousin, Sue, courting tragedy every step of the way.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Kate Winslet

      Sue Bridehead

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      Christopher Eccleston

      Jude Fawley

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      Liam Cunningham

      Phillotson

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      Rachel Griffiths

      Arabella

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      June Whitfield

      Aunt Drusilla

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      James Nesbitt

      Uncle Joe

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      Paul Bown

      Uncle Jim

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      Paul Copley

      Mr. Willis

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      Ken Jones

      Mr Biles

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      Emma Turner

      Sarah

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      Caitlin Bossley

      Anny

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      Berwick Kaler

      Farmer Troutham

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      Mark Lambert

      Tinker Taylor

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      Vernon Dobtcheff

      Curator

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      Roger Ashton-Griffiths

      Auctioneer

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      David Tennant

      Drunk Undergraduate

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      Freda Dowie

      Elderly Landlady

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      Amanda Ryan

      Gypsy Saleswoman

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      Darren Tighe

      Punter

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      Dexter Fletcher

      Priest

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      Adrian Bower

      Blacksmith

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      Kerry Shale

      Showman

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      Moray Hunter

      Politician

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      Raymond Ross

      Old Man

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      Lorraine Hilton

      Shopkeeper

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      Sean McKenzie

      1st Stonemason

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      Richard Albrecht

      2nd Stonemason

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      James Daley

      Jude as a Boy

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      Ross Colvin Turnbull

      Little Jude

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    A review by Charles Tatum

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    Written by Charles Tatum on Fri Sep 29 2023
    Well over one hundred years ago, Thomas Hardy experienced critical backlash against his novel "Jude the Obscure" and never wrote another novel. This film version is also controversial, but definitely worth a look. This stars Christopher Eccleston in the title role as a stonemason who yearns for higher learning and a better life. Eccleston's portrayal of Jude is excellent in that he is no Hollywood pretty boy. His ears are too big and his face sallow, but his expressions and gaunt look help his performance immensely, especially in the latter half of the film. Too bad the audience is left in the ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    7000000.00

    Revenue

    409144.00

    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • victorian england
    • teacher
    • loveless marriage
    • 19th century
    • pig slaughter
    • loss of faith