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The Mayor of Casterbridge
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The Mayor of Casterbridge

2003-12-28 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.0

Drama

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.

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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Ciarán HindsCiarán HindsMichael Henchard
Juliet AubreyJuliet AubreySusan
Jodhi MayJodhi MayElizabeth-Jane
James PurefoyJames PurefoyDonald Farfrae
Alex KellyAlex KellyMaid
Polly WalkerPolly WalkerLucetta Templeman
Ben CromptonBen CromptonAbel Whittle
David BradleyDavid BradleyCouncillor Vatt
Trevor PeacockTrevor PeacockChristopher Coney
Richard MooreRichard MooreCouncillor Chalkfield
Clive RussellClive RussellNewson
Annette BadlandAnnette BadlandMrs Stannidge
Henry GoodmanHenry GoodmanJoshua Jopp
James WalkerJames WalkerPriest

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