Title:
Far from the madding crowd / a co-production of Granada Television and WGBH Boston ; screenplay by Philomena McDonagh ; producer, Hilary Bevan Jones ; director, Nicholas Renton.
ISBN:
9781608835942
Uniform Title:
Far from the madding crowd (Television program : 1998)
Publication Information:
[Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video, [2012]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (208 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Based on the novel by Thomas Hardy.
Originally aired on PBS in 1998.
Release date: Feb. 7, 2012.
DVD, full screen format ; stereo sound ; NTSC region 1.
Summary:
Uncertain of her future but unwilling to sacrifice her freedom, Bathsheba rejects the proposal of Gabriel Oak only to become his employer. Still in love, Gabriel can only watch as Bathsheba flirts with her neighbor, Mr. Boldwood unleashing a passionate obsession within the reserved Boldwood. Both men forsake their hearts, however, upon the arrival of the dashing soldier Frank Troy. Despite being in love with another woman himself, Troy sees a challenge in Bathsheba and sets out to win her.
Added Uniform Title:
Language Note:
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Performer:
Jonathan Firth, Nathaniel Parker, Nigel Terry, Paloma Baeza.
Production Credits:
Director of photography, John Daly ; film editor, Anthony Ham ; music, John Keane.
OCLC Number:
ocn759867661
Availability:
Apple Valley - Galaxie~1
