

The Bronte Sisters
1979-05-09 · 120 min · ★ 5.8
In a small presbytery in Yorkshire, England, living under the watchful eyes of their aunt and father, a strict Anglican pastor, the Bronte sisters write their first works and quickly become literary sensations.
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- Directors
- André Téchiné
- Production companies
- Gaumont, France 3 Cinéma, Action Films
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Isabelle AdjaniEmily Brontë
Marie-France PisierCharlotte Brontë
Isabelle HuppertAnne Brontë
Pascal GreggoryBranwell Brontë
Patrick MageeReverend Brontë
Hélène SurgèreMrs. Robinson
Roland BertinMr. Nicholls
Alice SapritchAunt Elizabeth Brontë
Xavier DeprazMonsieur Hager
Adrian BrineMr. Robinson
Julian CurryMr. Smith
Jean SorelLeyland
Roland BarthesWilliam Makepeace ThackerayTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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