
The Mayor of Casterbridge
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.
The Mayor of Casterbridge
August 17, 2003
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Cast (14)

David Bradley
Councillor Vatt

CiarĂ¡n Hinds
Michael Henchard

Jodhi May
Elizabeth-Jane

Polly Walker
Lucetta Templeman

Clive Russell
Newson

Juliet Aubrey
Susan

Henry Goodman
Joshua Jopp

James Purefoy
Donald Farfrae

Alex Kelly
Maid

Ben Crompton
Abel Whittle

Trevor Peacock
Christopher Coney

James Walker
Priest

Richard Moore
Councillor Chalkfield

Annette Badland
Mrs Stannidge
Crew (10)
Directing

David Thacker
Director
Writing

Ted Whitehead
Screenplay

Thomas Hardy
Writer
Production

Jill Trevellick
Casting
Sound
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Camera
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Lyn Avery
Costume Design
Crew

Ivan Strasburg
Cinematography
Editing

St. John O'Rorke
Editor