The Bronte Sisters

May 9, 1979

2h 0m

★ 5.8

Overview

In a small presbytery in Yorkshire, England, 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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Gaumont

France 3 Cinéma

Action Films

The Bronte Sisters Trailers

Cast

Emily Brontë

Isabelle Adjani

Charlotte Brontë

Marie-France Pisier

Anne Brontë

Isabelle Huppert

Branwell Brontë

Pascal Greggory

Reverend Brontë

Patrick Magee

Mrs. Robinson

Hélène Surgère

Mr. Nicholls

Roland Bertin

Aunt Elizabeth Brontë

Alice Sapritch

Monsieur Hager

Xavier Depraz

Mr. Robinson

Adrian Brine

Mr. Smith

Julian Curry

Tabby

Rennee Goddard

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