The music made this an exceedingly memorable Jane Eyre for me. And I fell in love with George C. Scott. I remember feeling strange as he wasn't your typical leading man... And yet, such was his impact on me. It felt tragic, wonderful, magical and supremely important to my young heart. I was 12 years old. I still remember the closing scene and dialog like it was yesterday... Brings tears.
This is one of my favourite endings. Different from the book, but it is so nice and funny. Conversation about Jane "visiting" him and the teasing about Jane's relationship status and "fool" had me sold. And Edward seems really happy when assuming she's already married & satistied with even an hour long visit - which is big character development imo. In other versions and book too, he assumes shes married, but he's bitter/sad about it. Here I see the attitude like "I'm truly happy for you, whatever you do, not minding that I may never have you. I don't demand anything, I'm just happy to see you". This is humility and selfless love right? (He did learn those things in every adaptation, but here it is more obvious to me).
This is my favorite Jane Eyre movie version. About the only one with Mr. Rochester *not* a handsome young man, but with a decided age gap between them.
I saw this as a girl and cried through the last half hour, every time it came on TV! They were my first Jane & Rochester, and though I’ve acquired new favorites (hullo Zelah & Tim!), this pair will always hold a special place in my heart.
Love this version of Jane Eyre. I have three other versions more up to date but I always float back to this version. George C Scott has been criticized for being too old but I felt he portrayed such tenderness and a rugged strength. Love Ms York too.
I fell in love with this movie when I saw it on tv in 1970. And the love theme played on piano is, with the Romeo and Juliet theme, one of the most beautiful to my ears and sensibilities.
This is the best Jane Eyre for me. I know ppl say Susannah York is too old, too pretty et al. But her portrait of Eyre is the most convincing in regard to the character's core qualities: the strength, self respect and honesty, and a very feminate way. I found other versions cast Eyre as younger, plain girl as book describes, but all give her a tomboy quality, which is a universal misread of the book. A physical plain girl doesn't necessarily means lack of feminine qualities.
this was filmed in north yorkshire. in villages near harrogate in 1969. the music written by john williams before he did jaws and the towering inferno. etc.
I agree, George C Scotts Rochester at the end here just isn't passionate enough. I would expect him to be a little more excited knowing how much he loved her and thought he would never see her again. In searching out all the different adaptations, my favorite and most satisfying versions are Timothy Dalton's with Zelah Clarke version 1983...and 2006 with Toby Stephens. Those by far are my most favorite...1983 version because I appreciate the language they used that was closer to the book and how it was written, and 2006 although the language was modernized the feeling was there the whole way through and well casted in both Rochester and Jane Eyre parts. Toby Stephens was funny when it was supposed to be, excited when you would expect, and just the tone met expectations.
I have only seen the 2011 version and I think I will always love 'my' Jane and 'my' Rochester, but I really like what I've seen of this adaption. Thank you so much for uploading it!x
Rochester has to love women and have a romantic undercurrent to all his gruffness. George C. Scott has neither of these, and you can see it in his acting, which was normally, excellent.
Sorry but the ending I like is when they follow the book and let the reader know that they had a kid together, that Rochester regained enough of his sight to see the kid and that the marriage was a happy one. So I choose the one with Ruth Wilson although I question her mouth -- did they have lip filler back then?
I love this movie this was my first Jane Erye movie from 12 years ago but it doesn’t look like it was filmed in 1970 looks like it was filmed in 1993 really the year I was born it even looks 1993ish
Susannah York is so beautiful here. And the music is sublime. Scott's acting seems a little forced and stilted. Perhaps he does not want to upstage York. This is a fine film.
I like the Jane they have here, but the Rochester? Not so much. Where's the burn scarring? Why is he so damn calm about Jane coming back? And the thought of him being so cool with the thought of Jane marrying someone else... they got him all wrong.
You are absolutely right, paygep. Catherine, no offense but I don't think you understand the importance of this scene or what has happened to Rochester. He is a changed man - the spirit has gone out of him. If he had been hopping around like a jack rabbit and talking a mile a minute, we would not have seen the pain he is now enduring. He has to be cool, what else could he be? He's blind, his spirit is broken. They nailed this scene. And thank God they made the Rochester here a MAN instead of a boy, as is the want of many productions nowadays. Rochester is not a feckless youth, he's a grown man who has lived a great deal of life and endured much hardship. That is what needs to come across and George C. Scott delivered it flawlessly.
The music made this an exceedingly memorable Jane Eyre for me. And I fell in love with George C. Scott. I remember feeling strange as he wasn't your typical leading man... And yet, such was his impact on me. It felt tragic, wonderful, magical and supremely important to my young heart. I was 12 years old. I still remember the closing scene and dialog like it was yesterday... Brings tears.
Me too! I got the book not long after seeing this, and it’s still my favorite book of all time!
Yes---a remarkably-tender mounting of the book's conclusion.
This is one of my favourite endings. Different from the book, but it is so nice and funny. Conversation about Jane "visiting" him and the teasing about Jane's relationship status and "fool" had me sold.
And Edward seems really happy when assuming she's already married & satistied with even an hour long visit - which is big character development imo. In other versions and book too, he assumes shes married, but he's bitter/sad about it. Here I see the attitude like "I'm truly happy for you, whatever you do, not minding that I may never have you. I don't demand anything, I'm just happy to see you". This is humility and selfless love right? (He did learn those things in every adaptation, but here it is more obvious to me).
This is my favorite Jane Eyre movie version. About the only one with Mr. Rochester *not* a handsome young man, but with a decided age gap between them.
This movie has an important place in my life. So glad to see it again here.
I saw this as a girl and cried through the last half hour, every time it came on TV! They were my first Jane & Rochester, and though I’ve acquired new favorites (hullo Zelah & Tim!), this pair will always hold a special place in my heart.
I will never forget this scene, like an oil painting with such beautiful music!
John Williams
I agree with you I knew this movie ever since 13 years back it’s brilliant we recorded it 🇬🇧
Not just any old slather on canvas. That was a delicate Old Masterpiece. 10 31 2021. Cho cho san loves ya too.
Love this version of Jane Eyre. I have three other versions more up to date but I always float back to this version. George C Scott has been criticized for being too old but I felt he portrayed such tenderness and a rugged strength. Love Ms York too.
Anyone here saw 1983 version? If not, please do so. Especially who loves the book 👍
I think George C. Scott makes a FAR better Mr. Rochester (Timothy Dalton’s Mr. R. is too young and handsome).
@@cellowali2865 I don’t remember mentioning Timothy Dalton at all, good or bad. Some people will take any (or no) excuse to launch a vitriolic tirade.
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They did not follow the book exactly but I loved their ending. So sweet and endearing.
One of the most heart choking endings in movies,John Williams score was superb,i was sobbing at the end.
Beautiful movie. Saw it when first aired. Great performances by both leads.
I fell in love with this movie when I saw it on tv in 1970. And the love theme played on piano is, with the Romeo and Juliet theme, one of the most beautiful to my ears and sensibilities.
D Scoggins. It is a Book 📕 too 😊
This is the best Jane Eyre for me. I know ppl say Susannah York is too old, too pretty et al. But her portrait of Eyre is the most convincing in regard to the character's core qualities: the strength, self respect and honesty, and a very feminate way. I found other versions cast Eyre as younger, plain girl as book describes, but all give her a tomboy quality, which is a universal misread of the book. A physical plain girl doesn't necessarily means lack of feminine qualities.
insurmountable version, by my opinion. the ending takes my breath away, every time i rewatch it!
this was filmed in north yorkshire. in villages near harrogate in 1969. the music written by john williams before he did jaws and the towering inferno. etc.
I saw this when it first came out and the ending and music...I always remembered it.
Absolutely the BEST version..
IS ABSOLUTELY TENDER
🗣 Naj *Emotivnija* scena u ovom predivnom filmu 📽
I agree, George C Scotts Rochester at the end here just isn't passionate enough. I would expect him to be a little more excited knowing how much he loved her and thought he would never see her again. In searching out all the different adaptations, my favorite and most satisfying versions are Timothy Dalton's with Zelah Clarke version 1983...and 2006 with Toby Stephens. Those by far are my most favorite...1983 version because I appreciate the language they used that was closer to the book and how it was written, and 2006 although the language was modernized the feeling was there the whole way through and well casted in both Rochester and Jane Eyre parts. Toby Stephens was funny when it was supposed to be, excited when you would expect, and just the tone met expectations.
I disagree . I think the ending was perfect .
doesn't matter. The performances were superb - much better than the dreary Orson Welles version....
The simple dialogue in the end scene is *far* more heart-warming and mighty than the long-winded ones of the newer versions.
Yes, I agree. One of the best.
what a great score...thanks for the upload!!!
George C Scott always gets top billing , even in a movie about a women.....lol
I have only seen the 2011 version and I think I will always love 'my' Jane and 'my' Rochester, but I really like what I've seen of this adaption. Thank you so much for uploading it!x
Esta película marcó mi infancia
It's a beautiful sweet ending of one of Jane Eyre. Mr Rochester is not seems to much meloncholic in the end.
@Aleka517 IMO, their kiss scene is one of the best ever.
Rochester has to love women and have a romantic undercurrent to all his gruffness. George C. Scott has neither of these, and you can see it in his acting, which was normally, excellent.
В фильме как миг пронеслась судьба молоденькой девушки печально и больно смотреть и ощущение горя после просиотра
Sorry but the ending I like is when they follow the book and let the reader know that they had a kid together, that Rochester regained enough of his sight to see the kid and that the marriage was a happy one. So I choose the one with Ruth Wilson although I question her mouth -- did they have lip filler back then?
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I love this movie this was my first Jane Erye movie from 12 years ago but it doesn’t look like it was filmed in 1970 looks like it was filmed in 1993 really the year I was born it even looks 1993ish
Susannah York & George C Scott were perfectly caste .
Beautiful scenery - could of done with more passion.
These actors were too old to play Jane and Mr Rochester.
Jane maybe. Scott was perfect: mr. Rochester was supposed to be 35, that is middleaged, ~50 for our standards. ☺
I guess actors are NOT allowed to act like younger people.
Exactly my thoughts!!
this, I can’t watch it because of this 🤣 Jane said that Rochester is 38 but looks 25, and this man is like 55 and the woman 35
Sorry but Susannah York was to old to play Jane. She looks like same age than Rochester but they should have 20 years difference.
This must from some other film, it has nothing to do with the Bronte's novel. Neither the characters nor the words.
Susannah York is so beautiful here. And the music is sublime. Scott's acting seems a little forced and stilted. Perhaps he does not want to upstage York. This is a fine film.
I like the Jane they have here, but the Rochester? Not so much. Where's the burn scarring? Why is he so damn calm about Jane coming back? And the thought of him being so cool with the thought of Jane marrying someone else... they got him all wrong.
I was thinking, aw what a sweet ending. He's so calm after he was so super intense in every other scene :)
You are absolutely right, paygep. Catherine, no offense but I don't think you understand the importance of this scene or what has happened to Rochester. He is a changed man - the spirit has gone out of him. If he had been hopping around like a jack rabbit and talking a mile a minute, we would not have seen the pain he is now enduring. He has to be cool, what else could he be? He's blind, his spirit is broken. They nailed this scene. And thank God they made the Rochester here a MAN instead of a boy, as is the want of many productions nowadays. Rochester is not a feckless youth, he's a grown man who has lived a great deal of life and endured much hardship. That is what needs to come across and George C. Scott delivered it flawlessly.
No offence taken Jon Doe, I was merely stating my opinion on this portrayal of one of my favourite Byronic characters. What does 'paygep' mean though?
Jon Doe was addressing me - but you are both right that Rochester is often not old enough, or ugly enough to suit our Rochester from the book.
Oh ok, thank you for clearing that up
I never realized how much George C. Scott resembled Rod Stewart ... lol
He isn't really looks like Mr. Rochester .Like it was written in the book.Either Jane.But she is still good
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Your not pretty?. ...just what women want to hear?
Right? I’ve never seen this version and I’m SHOOK at this dialogue 😂 what is this?!
@@larsarasho8732 hard reality for women back then.
Terrible ending... no passion. See 1997