At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.
Made in GB
7/10
2003
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Cast
Ciarán Hinds
As Michael Henchard
Juliet Aubrey
As Susan
Jodhi May
As Elizabeth-Jane
James Purefoy
As Donald Farfrae
Alex Kelly
As Maid
Polly Walker
As Lucetta Templeman
Ben Crompton
As Abel Whittle
David Bradley
As Councillor Vatt
Trevor Peacock
As Christopher Coney
Richard Moore
As Councillor Chalkfield
Clive Russell
As Newson
Annette Badland
As Mrs Stannidge
Henry Goodman
As Joshua Jopp
James Walker
As Priest
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