The Brontë Sisters (1979)
Les soeurs Brontë (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 2h 0min
- Biography, Drama
- 09 May 1979 (France)
- Movie
In a small presbytery in Yorkshire, 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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Awards:
- 3 nominations.
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Cast
| Isabelle Adjani | ... |
Emily Brontë
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| Marie-France Pisier | ... |
Charlotte Brontë
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| Isabelle Huppert | ... |
Anne Brontë
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| Pascal Greggory | ... |
Branwell Brontë
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| Patrick Magee | ... |
Reverend Brontë
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| Hélène Surgère | ... |
Madame Robinson
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Roland Bertin | ... |
Mr. Nicholls
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| Alice Sapritch | ... |
La tante Elizabeth Brontë
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Xavier Depraz | ... |
Monsieur Hager
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| Adrian Brine | ... |
Monsieur Robinson
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Julian Curry | ... |
Mr. Smith
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Renee Goddard | ... |
Tabby, la gouverante
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| Jean Sorel | ... |
Leyland
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Katherine Apanovitch |
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| Pierre Baillot |
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| Roland Barthes | ... |
William Makepeace Thackeray
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| Carol Bentley |
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John Blain |
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| Pascal Bonitzer |
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Jean-Louis Bouttes |
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Bert Brooks |
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Hélène Flahault |
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Tom Harrison |
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Geoffrey Hooper |
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Julien Kouchner |
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| Peter Martin |
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Lizzie Mickery | ... |
(as Elisabeth Mickerey)
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| Lorraine Peters |
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Alice de Poncheville |
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Ted Richards |
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Pat Roe |
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Julie Shipley |
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Arthur Spreckley |
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Michael Syers |
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| Teddy Turner |
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| John Welsh |
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Directed by
| André Téchiné | ||
Written by
| Pascal Bonitzer | ... | (scenario and dialogue) & |
| André Téchiné | ... | (scenario and dialogue) |
| Jean Gruault | ... | (participation) |
Produced by
| Yves Gasser | ... | producer |
| Klaus Hellwig | ... | producer |
| Yves Peyrot | ... | producer |
| Alain Sarde | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Bruno Nuytten | ||
Editing by
| Claudine Merlin | ||
Editorial Department
| Elisabeth Moulinier | ... | assistant editor |
| Sylvie Quester | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko | ||
Costume Design by
| Christian Gasc | ||
Makeup Department
| Eric Allwright | ... | makeup designer |
| Chantal Durpoix | ... | hair stylist |
| Florence Fouquier D'Herouel | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Florence Fouquier) |
| Jean-Pierre Mouge | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Leszek Burzynski | ... | assistant production manager (as Leszek Burzynsky) |
| Daniel Messère | ... | production manager (as Daniel Messere) |
| Jean-François Pierrard | ... | assistant production manager |
| Jeremy Thomas | ... | production manager |
| Tim Van Rellim | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alain Centonze | ... | first assistant director |
| Hervé Duhamel | ... | assistant director |
| Charlotte Trench | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Michèle Abbé-Vannier | ... | assistant art director |
| Bernard Geanty | ... | assistant art director |
| Pierre Gompertz | ... | assistant art director |
| Geoffroy Larcher | ... | property master |
| Claude Poulain | ... | assistant art director |
| Albert Wiss | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Alain Curvelier | ... | sound |
| Maurice Gilbert | ... | sound mixer |
| Jean-Pierre Lelong | ... | sound recordist |
| Jacques Lévy | ... | re-recording mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Louis Bihi | ... | electrician |
| Victor Hammond | ... | assistant camera |
| Moune Jamet | ... | still photographer |
| Idislawe Kielar | ... | assistant camera |
| Guy Savidan | ... | electrician |
| Christian Weyers | ... | gaffer |
| Romain Winding | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Claire Fraisse | ... | costumer |
| Wendy McCullagh | ... | costumer (as Wendy Mc Cullagh) |
Music Department
| William Flageollet | ... | music engineer |
| Elizabeth Harwood | ... | musician: Cantatrice |
| London Symphony Orchestra | ... | orchestra |
| Philippe Sarde | ... | music adaptator |
| Carlo Savina | ... | conductor |
| Roger Woodward | ... | musician: piano |
Script and Continuity Department
| Michèle Andreucci | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Gaumont (1979) (France) (theatrical)
- NV Meteor Film (1980) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Pacific Cinema Japan (PCJ) (1988) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Sharmill Films (1985) (Australia) (theatrical) (as 'The Bronte Sisters')
- Televersal (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- The Movies (1980) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- ARTE (2004) (France) (tv)
- Cohen Media Group (2016) (United States)
- Donau-Film (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Donau-Film (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Gaumont Vidéo (2012) (France) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Kinokuniya (2013) (Japan) (DVD) (also Blu-ray)
- M6 (1988) (France) (tv)
- NHK-BS2 (1989) (Japan) (tv)
- Paris Première (2006) (France) (tv)
- TV5MONDE (2016) (World-wide) (tv)
- Vértice 360 (2005) (Spain) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Pema Music (music edition)
- Éditions Georges Bacri (music production)
- Berman's and Nathan's (costumes: London)
- Cosprop (costumes: London)
- Euro-Titres (titles and opticals)
- L.C.P. (shoes: Rome)
- Nino Lembo (jewelry: Rome)
- Rocchetti e Carboni (wigs: Rome)
- S.A.F.A.S. (costumes: Rome)
- Tirelli Costumi (costumes: Rome)
Storyline
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Original cut runs 180 minutes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of The Brontës of Haworth (1973). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ouverture de Tancrède (Tancredi) See more » |
| Quotes |
Emily Brontë:
I spit on love and all its vanity. See more » |