Jane Eyre, Episode 11, Final (1983)

[@wildthornrose]

You get the feeling Dalton is the only Rochester who actually read the book properly, or understood the character entirely. I've enjoyed other portrayals such as Toby Stephens, Michael Fassbender and Orson Welles, however there always seemed an element missing. For example Fassbender is too morose and drawling, and Stephens not dark and brooding enough. Dalton just nails the character in every way (except being a little too tall and handsome, but hey! It would be churlish to complain about that lol). He doesn't gloss over the character's flaws, he can be genuinely scary, volatile and manipulative, but in turn humorous, vulnerable, caring and passionate. Such a depth of understanding of the character and excellent interpretation and performance is just a joy to behold for lovers of the original book.

[@bettinap3288]

wildthornrose i enjoyed Fassbender's one too. :) But everything depends on the directors too.

[@LASkB]

Spot on, the best description of Tim Dalton's portrayal of Rochester. Couldn't have said it better.

[@jeanthree]

wildthornrose No Toby Stevens 2006

[@kawtharbakhach5848]

It's so hard to decide between Dalton and Toby Stephens. They're just...I LOVE BOTH PORTRAYALS OKAY but the ending for 2006 with Toby Stephens was rather much happier than this one and also how i imagine it in the book

[@stylofantome5014]

100% agreed! You said everything I haven't been able to articulate - he is just THE Rochester for me. Yes, maybe he doesn't match the book's physical description 100%, but other than that, he is the best representation of him. He is the only Rochester for me.

[@5877user]

I wonder if he currently realizes how much his role as Rochester is loved by so many of us. Over the years I’ve watched this and other versions. But his Mr. Rochester puts all the others far behind him. Love that they took the time to portray most of the book as opposed to the shorter versions.

[@zeezee6977]

Retired Stitcher I so agree with you

[@garukoe]

Somebody needs to let him know. There's quite a cult-following here.. But I love Clarke's performance too. Love the dynamics/chemistry.

[@anniebieber19]

I agree with you, he IS the perfect man for the job & O think she's the best Jane of all also. Does anyone but me get a bit of knotting knickers when they take the actual books and homogenize them; change the old English to a Readers Digest version? The classics should stay Classic. It's like the Pride & Prejudice w/Donald Sutherland...chickens strolling through the Bennetts Manor House? Seriously?!

[@Iatraviata69]

He knows it. He said in some Interview, that this is one of his best roles, about many also speak about in his Social media groups.

[@virginiaoliveira8463]

​​@@garukoeTherefore Z. Clarke also needs to know what's people's opinion about her work after all these years!😊

[@christinenayshsuarez6046]

Jane: "... tall, blue-eyed, with a Greecian profile" Mr. Rochester: "Damn him" His best response lmao x///D

[@Hala_alsayed75]

Christ

[@Morgana888]

Except that St. John Rivers had brown eyes. So much for casting. ;-)

[@kirsteni.russell5903]

As for his height, who's taller? Bet it's Timothy Dalton!

[@i.m.7710]

Grass Nguyen - They are both delicious!!!

[@ditsashihurkar4913]

@@kirsteni.russell5903 Andrew Bicknell is 6 feet 1 inch and Timothy Dalton is 6 feet 2 inch, tallest actor to play Rochester and James Bond.

[@triwid152]

Im watching this in 2017 and still fall in love with Timothy Dalton ?? damn him!!

[@5877user]

Oh, yeah. Soooo handsome and the best Rochester ever❤️❤️

[@hyeangels8413]

Triwid15, Bulls eye!😂 👏 I'm watching it in August of 2018. And I'm glad I always, read the comments, as well.

[@MsAthay]

Muchísimo mejor es la versión de George C.Scott y Susannah York. Ambos ya fallecieron, pero para mí es la única versión que vale la pena de Jane Eyre. Me enamoré de George C.Scott ( El Sr. Rochester) siendo niña

[@aureenemaecombo7963]

I love him since i saw him in cleopatra 1996 movies😘😘timoty is such a handsome and very talented man😘and from james bond and tell here As Mr rochester😘😘im inlove to him again😘😘

[@amydegan]

Binge watching in 2020 during the covid19 "stay at home" order.

[@yasemindemiray]

I am Turkish and I was only 10 years old when I watched Jane Eyre with the voice over in Turkish. Although I fancied Mr Rochester. I was a child, I therefore didn’t understood why he was an angry, moody man also whyJane Eyre still loved him but this film / series stuck in my mind. I didn’t even knew the name of it. After so many years later, I searched on KZbin for all Timothy Dalton’s films and glad that I finally found it! Now I am a grown woman, I fell in love with it once again!.. It is a masterpiece.

[@patriciamcgrath5759]

Yes.

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

when he said "no, my fairy." my heart broke ;(

[@nadiiaheckman4213]

I watched it with 13 in Russia and loved it. I watch it now, being 42 and I still love it. Zelah Clark is great Jane and Timothy Dalton IS Mr. Rochester.

[@victoryinjesus1795]

Такая же история. Смотрела в России, сейчас смотрю в Америке на английском. Мне 49 и это один из моих любимых фильмов

[@thraciangrapes]

Never will there be another Jane Eyre movie like this version!

[@zeezee6977]

thraciangrapes yes, no actor will ever match Dalton as Rochester. The look, the masculine voice, and the act.

[@yandwn]

Tim Dalton is such an one-of-a-kind (looking, voice, the depth and passion in his performance) that you can never get a duplicate of him in performing!

[@patriciaholden9228]

Most wonderful adaptation of Jane eyre by BBC. Timothy Dalton must be one of the most handsome men alive and what a wonderful voice! His acting in this role is superb. He quite amazes me the way he uses and controls his breathing to replace some dialogue. Unsurpassable!!! He has it all.

[@lorenatabares247]

Yes, his voice is amazing!

[@janetmyles8764]

Everyone ought to watch him in the sequel to Gone with the Wind called Scarlett.

[@gordonkelly5725]

This was without a doubt the best adaptation of the brilliant book. I love this Jane, so passionate, spirited and cheeky, I love her. Tim was a brilliant Heathcliff and just as brilliant Rochester. He has done both sisters great honour in playing both leading men as they would have wanted them played. As all of you, I too am a massive Bronte fan. If you haven't seen The Bronte's of Hoaworth, give it a watch, it too is excellent viewing, a wee insight into the family's life.

[@ИннаЖирова-м5т]

Я тоже люблю эту Джейн Зилу Она жемчужина сериала Представьте ,если бы её не было , мы такого прекрасного Далтона не увидели Я скучаю по ней Она красива,как Мадонна на портрете

[@gastonfernandez2098]

timothy dalton NAILS this character....what a master piece!!! he profoundly moved me to the point of tears...will never forget mr rochester

[@boscoe84]

It's too bad that Zelah Clarke didn't get the acclaim she justly deserved. This is the ultimate Jane Eyre production. Everyone in it is perfect. Timothy Dalton is dashing and passionate...probably too good looking for Rochester, but that's ok with me !

[@i.m.7710]

I wish she had more roles after this. I saw her in "how green was our valley" and she was great. Totally different character. Our Tim rocketed to stardom (rightly so), and Zelah didn't get offers after Jane Eyre.

[@S070-g8q]

Zelah is a huge drawback to this production for me. She has no spirit, and was emotionless. She did not convince me at all of Jane.

[@kishok4677]

@@S070-g8q aww u shouldn't have said so After all it was a success series

[@jhssuthrnmama]

@@S070-g8q agree completely. She has the personality of a piece of toast. In no way is she playing a character that Mr Rochester could fall in love with. Prim governess is one thing. Prim overcooked rutabaga is quite another.

[@svetastrezeva4521]

The casting was so good. The only miscast was, I felt, Blanche Ingram. Wasn't she blonde in the book?

[@loriorden]

This is the most touching example of love ever.

[@ЖаннетИдрисова]

When he asks: "Truly, Jane?..." I always want to cry...

[@Taylorolivia1116]

Oh my gosh! I absolutely love this movie! Timothy Dalton is so mesmerizing playing Mr. Rochester. He did a most fabulous job portraying his character! Zelah Clarke did a great interpretation of Jane as well. The chemistry of them together is amazing! The best Jane Eyre ever! 😊❤️👌

[@mzeeshaniqbal6938]

This is perhaps one of the most exquisite and beautiful dramatic rendition of Charlotte Bronte's literary masterpiece Jane Eyre. The Production, Direction, Sound, Dialogue along with memorable performance by Timothy Dalton and Zuleha Clarke is absolutely beautiful and fascinating. It's one of the evergreen classical drama.

[@kathleenconway5774]

Oh,what a great series. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of the Bronte fans.

[@JanuaryMoon]

You're very welcome!

[@ЖаннетИдрисова]

Watching this amazing movie in 2020. Who else?..

[@ummabdulwahabbintabdulllah902]

I have to agree with all the reviews that claim this is the best Jane Eyer. I have been watching this one since a little girl on video and would repeat it many times. One of my favourties so nice to find it on youtube. Dalton as always the best Rochester and was a young girls crush😶.

[@deimaiashal400]

Greatest Jane Eyre movie, credits to Zelah Clarke and Dalton

[@datdame]

I love this adaptation so much. Dalton is the perfect Rochester, Zelah Clarke the epitome of Jane.

[@Peacefulpreface6323]

As far as i can remember this is the only version where he calls her Janet and i LOVE that ❤

[@DorynaRobertson-zt5jo]

Would have ❤ seeing him holding his firstborn, as in the book.

[@joyceday115]

Even in that broken-down state Dalton is gorgeous!

[@sammerbittar]

it is the best ever ...rochester is alive exactly as it's in the book...so deep

[@picaludica]

Thank you very much for uploading the full version! I've owned several DVDs of this adaptation, and they're always edited into shorter "movies", with lots of scenes missing 😢 This is by far my favourite adaptation, I come back to it a couple of times per year - I can recite the dialogue along at this point 😂

[@leslieyager2018]

Beautiful story of enduring love. A real masterpiece.

[@Morgana888]

Charlotte Bronte read a lot of Byron as did her sisters. Branwell's bed caught fire if I'm not mistaken. So much from real life then her magnificent imagination.

[@emmynelson3943]

Reader, I married him.

[@vallip4254]

2024...a re watch....it's still brilliant...

[@ManikBishaya]

I loved the book Jane Eyre and so I wanted to watch a movie of Jane Eyre. But there were so many adaptations, I couldn't decide which one to watch. Finally I decided to watch this version and thank God I did. I fell in love with this adaptation. Everyone did a great job. Every character is perfect. Every scene and scenery, music and atmosphere is suitable and soothing. Zelah ma'am is the best Jane Eyre and Timothy sir is the best Mr Rochester imo. Every scene is pretty much similar to what I had imagined when I was reading the novel. I only wish if they had made the scene of Jane and Helen Burns on her deathbed. Overall still the best adaptation imo. I love everything about it. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@budijatmiko378]

Try to watch 2006 version wuth Toby Stephen and Ruth Wilson as Mr Rochester and Jane, it also worth watching and in my opinion Ruth is the perfect Jane Eyre.

[@ManikBishaya]

@@budijatmiko378 Yeah, it's got good reviews. Might give it a try.

[@slendersera]

This version is the best, in my opinion. 2nd best would be the 1996 one with Charlotte Gainsbourg. 3rd would probably be the one with Fassbender. The only other one I watched was the one with Ruth Wilson, but I didn't quite like some of the liberties they took in that series. It is well done, just not my favorite.

[@MichieHoward]

The best reunion scene in all of literature!

[@bb001a]

"am I hideous Jane?"... "Yes sir, you always were you know"

[@juliahino7591]

Best version of Jane Eyre movie!

[@annetekoul]

The best tv adaptation of Jane Eyre.Timothy Dalton is brilliant in the role of mr Rochester.Really there is no other EFR but him!

[@jeanthree]

annetekoul no the 2006 version is the best

[@storywizard1]

This is the first time I've ever seen this and I've enjoyed it so much. The casting was perfect and I was drawn in even by the setting and atmosphere. Excellent adaptation.

[@sycamoreleaves74]

Wonderful acting job by Timothy Dalton. He's the best Mr. Rodchester ever.

[@onitasanders7403]

Just happened upon this 1983 version. I was blown away by the character actors, the set design, the pacing and especially the lead actors. In particular Timothy Dalton. He is amazing and may I say S-E-X-Y.

[@janeeyre-quotes]

It's a very good and faith adaptation of the book.

[@TRADERSFRIEND]

So powerful..............So much passion in this version. Such a great tale of indomitable love.......

[@albertadriftwood2306]

The parrying between those two is really fun. For that reason, I really like this rendition.

[@anhtruong904]

Tears still falling down after 20 times watching. Such the emotional love! Thank you for posting the movie

[@JanuaryMoon]

You're welcome!

[@ruthjohn9771]

Oh god...it's so Beautiful...still, aged 61, I hold out for a love as passionate as this.Bone of each other's bone. Flesh of each other's flesh.

[@Morgana888]

Please NEVER forget that Timothy Dalton reads the novels of characters whom he portrays. Just as he did with Bond, think how he read Charlotte's words, devoured each then perfected the character. The late Alexander Baron's adaptation is the closest to what she wrote. Alas, so much was left out. I wish they'd been given more time. I wanted to see the shopping spree to Millcote that the others show. They jumped from the proposal to the almost marriage without the month in between. I'm proud of three sisters whose words created memorable characters for without them we'd not have Rochester from Charlotte nor Emily's Heathcliff from 'Wuthering Heights' or Anne's 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall' whose hero was Gilbert Markham. Actor Toby Stephens portrayed both Rochester and Markham. One prayer on my bucket list is to not only visit their home but also the moors. I've always wondered if the crazy wife was based on the woman with whom Branwell Bronte was in love. As I said, the writer must never be forgotten for without them, the characters cannot emerge. ¬ Janet Thompson Deaver

[@anyaw340]

Don't forget that Dalton played both Heathcliff and Rochester! I do not like Wuthering Heights, as I don't believe Emily Bronte portrayed enough of Heathcliff's childhood, or Heathcliff's and Catherine's relationship to allow me to understand Heathcliff's behavior in the rest of the novel - BUT Dalton's portrayal of him was absolutely heartbreaking. His portrayal made me understand what Emily was trying to portray in this novel.

[@natalielikhtarova6292]

Ahh I remember watching this when I was around 12 or 11 years old. 15 years later "Jane Eyre" is still one of my favourite books of all time, and this is still my favourite film adaptation, most of the characters are exactly how I'd imagined them while reading the book for the first time. Tim is really unforgettable as Rochester ;-). Thank you for posting!

[@JanuaryMoon]

You're welcome!!!

[@mKierstenk]

Ditto to everything you said!

[@Taylorolivia1116]

I soooooo wish he played Mr. Darcy!!!

[@Tea_998]

Taylor Corbin Oh dear God! I would have melted.

[@ghostemane3209]

Colin Firth is great too

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

@@annaCMW19 nah, Matthew Macfadyen had the epitome of mr darcy. therefore he's far superior ;)

[@anyaw340]

@@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701 Matthew does not possess the gravitas or elegance of Colin Firth in that role, in my opinion; nor was he as handsome. Darcy is supposed to be exceedingly handsome. Matthew looks nice enough, but not to the level of what is described in the book - sorry! Just my opinion lol.

[@jaithomas7699]

Just love it !!!! The most romantic love story ever , have read the book more than hundred times !!!

[@Joanna7428]

Ah the bit right at the end where Jane says, 'we are bone of each anothers bone, and flesh of each anothers flesh'. Then the swan glides across the river, to symbolise eternal faithfulness and marriage. This is truly the best Jane Eyre adaptation ive seen, moved me to tears - brilliant actors and actresses ❤

[@virginiaoliveira8463]

@Joanna7428 Brilliantly observed!

[@indirageorge7515]

I have never heard of this before. A week ago one of my dear friend told me about it and I started to watch it yesterday and i finished it today. Such a marvelous mini series. I love it. Made me cried at times, just love it.

[@silvijas.5080]

As Colin Firth is the only true Mr. Darcy so is Timothy Dalton the only true Mr. Rochester. Confirmation of this is the fact that I still remebmer his role today. That why I watched this series again today. But now I see Zelah is very, very good too. Bravo.

[@slendersera]

Bertha is dead... Guess who's single?!!!!!

[@Iatraviata69]

And they lost 1 year and she gets a blind cripple man, because she couldn t wait 2 lousy months for him.

[@SR-iy4gg]

@@Iatraviata69 Seriously? She was supposed to know his wife would jump to her death?

[@danielasalazarsilva]

LOL

[@danielasalazarsilva]

@@Iatraviata69lol it was impossible to know, and temptation was waaaaay to big to risk it. Jane did right

[@slendersera]

​@danielasalazarsilva You have summoned me. Now, I have to watch this again.

[@hammadoolass]

What an absolutely wonderful way to spend a lazy Sunday. Thank you SO much for uploading.

[@JanuaryMoon]

You're welcome!

[@Lena-gm6my]

TD is unique! Both in this role and any other he undertakes. Simply the best!

[@MeryMery-km7jl]

bravo monsieur T Dalton quel acteur formidable👍👍👍

[@ZBELZUM]

Well, what memories this brings to me :) 1986. The Russian TV (one of the few foreign TVs we could see at the time) started broadcasting the series. Because of the time difference, it was somewhere in the late afternoon and I had to be at school. But I wanted so badly to see the movie (I'd just read the book, I was 16 and desperately in love with Mr. Rochester :D ) that I actually got ill. I was never so happy to have fever, you know :D I stayed at home, drinking tea, taking aspirin and watching this delightful version :D

[@JanuaryMoon]

This is a great memory indeed! :)

[@mcmbest8080]

ZBELZUM c

[@musataz]

lovely!

[@izCCCPvPoccuu]

А я ещё была мала, чтобы проникнуться любовью к Рочестеру и ещё не читала книги) на меня тогда вся эта любовная тема не произвела никакого впечатления)))))))))но я запомнила детство Джейн. И момент, когда во время скитаний взрослая Джейн зашла в булочную. Тимоти Далтон тогда меня не впечатлил нисколько! - I was still young to feel the love of Rochester and haven't read the book) to me then the whole love theme is not at all impressed)))))))))but I remember the childhood of Jane. And the moment when while traveling, a grown-up Jane went to the bakery. Timothy Dalton then I was not impressed at all!

[@netabarbakadze9705]

Vechniy film

[@DorynaRobertson-zt5jo]

Oooooh, I cried so much at this conclusion in book.....7 tissues as proof!!!!

[@virginiaoliveira8463]

Don't throw them away. It's a proof!!! You will be rewarded for lost tears!❤😂

[@mkgalaxy7741]

This is the 6th time watching this :))) After watching all the other versions this one is by far my fav. See you next year.

[@MichieHoward]

Best reunion of all English Literature.

[@MS-um8nz]

Wow.. This drama is even older than me, but it's amazingly beautiful. I'm almost speechless.! ❤

[@gematria79]

Thank u for posting this best version of Jane Eyre. Timothy Dalton took my breathe away with his passionate portrayal in this role & every role he undertakes. I recently finished watching "Penny Dreadful". Although I loved its entire cast Timothy Dalton was the core irreplaceable character of that series as well as this one. He is always amazing to watch.

[@JanuaryMoon]

You're welcome!

[@missyadams]

yes, thank you!

[@mrpurser3136]

gematria79 Very true. What a Darcy he would've made.

[@jeanthree]

gematria79 z I disagree Toby Stephens version 2006

[@oldfan1963]

I've never seen "Penny Dreadful" but it sounds right up my alley. Not available on KZbin. sigh.

[@desiree5387]

This is the miracle I was looking for!!!!

[@waivedwench]

But, seriously, one of the best adaptations I've seen.

[@craigbeasley1]

Yes, so right! It's something so 'watchable' time and again. Not a single other version holds a candle to its lush and voluminous inclusions.

[@jeanthree]

waivedwench not in a,million years this was the worst The best version Ruth Wilson and Tobey Stephens

[@Morgana888]

Toby and Ruth was second best. This one is acted as Charlotte wrote and to the word. Ruth and Toby's was not. Read Charlotte's novel first.

[@strawberryfilmmaka]

The 70's version is great too. The worst adaptation to date is still the 1934 version hands down.

[@availanila]

@@jeanthree I see you in every comment insisting it's not the best, why are you watching it so religiously then?

[@zeezee6977]

Perfect mr Rochester. Love you. This is the best Jane Eyre version.

[@LisaS1]

This is the best Jane Eyre movie I've ever seen!

[@amreshKUMAR-ui8gv]

Such a powerful performance by Timothy dalton that anyone would imagine him as perfect personality for playing the character of Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights.

[@bernadettezimora3855]

amresh KUMAR he did

[@maryannangros7538]

He did

[@Iatraviata69]

he did 1970. One of his first movies.

[@AA-jn3oc]

Thank you for posting the entire series in very good quality. I concur with the general consensus that this is indeed the best adaptation of a most treasured and beloved classic 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ΒΤΑΣ]

Thank you souch for sharing this exquisite tv series

[@mozhgans7548]

Wha an epic film and mind-blowing acting, Timothy Dalton in particular. I'm actually in two minds whether or not watch the other versions. But I'll definitely read the book once more. Thanks for uploading this series.

[@JanuaryMoon]

You're welcome!

[@KinkiniAmbepitiya]

Timothy Dalton is the best for Mr.Rochester 💖💖👌👌

[@surabhiguha1317]

Amazing series, perfect casting effortless acting.....best Mr. Rochester👌

[@lefthandedcreativeness3593]

2024 Timothy Dalton where have you been all my life - im 34

[@steamriceroll]

Timothy Dalton is the most handsome Mr. Rochester.

[@missyadams]

and funny enough he was Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights

[@valentinazuzic2150]

Michael Fassbender

[@abinashmishra329]

I thought Sir Laurence Olivier was Heathcliff

[@valentinazuzic2150]

Abinash Mishra Yes he was in1939.T.Dalton,Ralph Fiennes,Tom Hardy were also Heatchliff.For me R.Fiennes was the best.

[@craigbeasley1]

Not another held this distinction of being its film's depiction of this complicated story so remiss and wrought with angles so tangled to be revered for generations to come!

[@sueling1192]

Best jane ayre version ever, very captivating.

[@athreepercenter1837]

The best version ever. But other versions are good in their own ways. It shows how enduring a story it is that so many renditions have been done of it. The no 1 love story ❤️❤️❤️ (and thank you for sharing it )

[@DorynaRobertson-zt5jo]

Most GORGEOUS Mr Rochester EVER!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dianadeth]

I know right!!! ❤

[@rerereiiirrrthaaaa]

Great love story , such a great movie! Thanks for sharing it.

[@nailikipshidze9115]

Timothy Dalton is the best Rochester ever ❤❤❤

[@michellemurphy961]

Great work Timothy Dalton, and all set players. Love this story when done right.

[@sofiaolivas9340]

Best adaptation I've seen so far. Loved Dalton as Rochester. Now I gotta re-watch episode 8.

[@Riroraruro]

Timothy Dalton is the best Rochester!

[@ИннаЖирова-м5т]

Его игра поражает и восхищает именно потому что была с ним Зила, возможно с другой актрисой он сыграл бы по-другому Ведь у него было много ролей и любовных сцен,но нигде он не поднялся до таких высот как здесь Это роль всей его жизни лучшая роль Люблю их обоих

[@livyintheskywithdragons]

I LOVED every second of this series, perfect! the actors do such a superb job!! Thank you!! outside from the blind part, it is the perfect ending, true love is when your heart trespasses any mundane circumstance, when your very soul IS this love, when you're "flesh of each other's flesh" ❤❤❤ can't stop crying here 😭😭😭😭😭 thanks for uploading 😍😍😍😍

[@djouhraatmane9465]

Excellent work and breathtaking adaptation.

[@judyblackman1215]

Timothy Dalton is THE BEST ROCHESTER....by far the BEST!.

[@sarcasticsugar4466]

7:55 he looks HOTTER than ever with the shaggy hair! 19:31 "Am I hideous, Jane?" "Yes sir, you always were you know." ARE YOU BLIND, JANE???? Anyway... This is the CLOSEST and most accurate adaptation of the book. It really stuck to the original novel and the story. Majority of characters (overwhelming majority) looked the way the were described as in the book in their looks, coloring, stature and age. Costuming was spot on and the settings were again, close to the books driscription though Thornfield was a mite too cheerful looking. The best actors were definitely Timothy Dalton as the refined, moody and very passionate Mr. Rochester - my only complaint was that he sometimes OVER-acts/stage-acts...still, his performance was excellent overall. He brought this gentlemanly yet roguish quality. He was mannered yet you can feel the passion running through his veins. Definitely a great choice for the character and one of the BEST Rochester's I've ever seen. FAR too handsome...but I'm not complaining! (And Dalton truly is a terribly handsome man and his voice and stature - yaaas!) The other stand out was the man who played St John Rivers. He did a truly masterful job of really embodying the coldness, the reserve - the ice of his character as in the book. Not only that, but he looked closest to how he was described in the book - like a deathly marble, blond statue. The best St John I've seen in ANY J.E adaptation. I have to be honest though - Jane was the letdown in this. At times I felt she was fine, but looking back at the full performance...she was too mousy, quiet and emoted far too little. She lacked passion - and next to Dalton with his flair for dramatics, she was like a pale little shadow. Lookswise she was a good choice (though a trifle too old) but the acting, the range and emotion was lacking. She was far too repressed unfortunately and it shows. I also did NOT like the silly soundtrack! Whomever composed the score for this adaptation feel short...greatly! The music was laughable at times and came across as dated and (most humorously) cheesy. There is not one piece that is memorable or likable in the score - such a shame, because a good backing score would have only added to the miniseries! Overall, this was a great adaptation of Jane Eyre, I did enjoy it regardless of my complaints - thanks a lot. I'll give it an 8/10. It is now tied for first place with the 2006 adaptation which I strongly recommend for another superb telling of the book.

[@4real883]

She was just teasing him when she said that.

[@NM1cookie]

@sarcastic sugar, Oh how i laughed with your comment!!!! I thought the same thing!

[@zeezee6977]

Sarcastic Sugar I agree with your opinion. Rochester and St John were portrayed according to the novel, but Jane’s character, although good, lack of emotion. But I still think this version is the best Jane Eyre, much better than 2006, if you think it’s tied.

[@ladyrainier1384]

Do you know the 1973 adaptation? The best for mě...

[@DeborahDillardIAMShaz]

I love this adaptation so much more than the crass and loud Orson Welles. And that's saying a lot considering the man was a fantastic actor! BUT...Timothy Dalton was my favorite James Bond and there was always something dark and brooding about him. He was well cast in this role. Thank you for this. It's lovely. I'll watch it again!

[@JanuaryMoon]

You're welcome!

[@LASkB]

Mine too! Shame he only did 2 Bond movies. He's overlooked as Bond, I remember he brought a new excitement and sexiness compared to Roger Moore's aging Bond. Forget that one in between.

[@strawberryfilmmaka]

Sad the second Bond movie he did came out when Batman did

[@mzeeshaniqbal6938]

This is perhaps one of the most exquisite and beautiful performance by Dalton and Clark on Charlotte Bronte' literary masterpiece Jane Eyre.

[@Irina-gu4gz]

Best adaptation of the novel by "Jane Eyre"!!!

[@hayaakallaah7783]

Would you agree that this masterpiece asks the very questions humanity fails to posit when seeking true love? Even today?

[@Lena-gm6my]

Yes. Most true. Today passion / sex comes first and is misinterpreted with love.

[@OreadNYC]

Absolutely. The character of Jane is a woman who understands that love in its highest form is selfless to the extent that it actually derives genuine, profound happiness from giving without requiring a return but that it does not mean giving up your sense of self -- your needs, your feelings, your self-respect, your values. The highest form of love also demands that you fully acknowledge the other person's right to their own needs, feelings, choices, and values even if you might not understand or agree with them. This is where Rochester makes a grievous mistake with Jane. He admires her for her gentle, compassionate nature because most of the people he has known have been self-serving whereas she is selfless. However, the stronger his emotional investment in her becomes and the greater his desire to have her in his life, the more he loses sight of who she really is and what her needs are. By choosing to avoid telling her he is married, he ironically and inadvertently ends up doing the same thing to her that his father and his brother did to him even though his motives are better than theirs were (since he sincerely believes that he loves Jane and that she will be happy with him). Their relationship in the beginning is doomed from the start because it's based on a lie. Rochester, by withholding information from her, manipulated her into making the choice which was best for him and convinced himself that it would be the best for her as well when it would have been anything but. If the news had come out after Rochester married Jane that he was already married, he would most likely have been arrested. Their marriage would be declared invalid and she'd almost certainly have been ruined both professionally and socially.

[@frenchieseverine4514]

The actress playing Jane eyre is good and emotional and passionate but she looks so classic. I suppose it was her hat and dress and the lack of make up .She was dressed in a victorian style and looked older but i think that many women had this style. Timothy dalton is gorgeous as for him even with his hideous eye..lol! It is a brilliant scene anyway.Thanks.

[@bettinap3288]

Frenchie séverine Yeah, she's not the best for the role to me...

[@ИннаЖирова-м5т]

Зила Кларк лучшая ❤

[@husnaasadi]

Handsome Mr. Rochester EVER ❤😘

[@andywood8385]

I've just watched the whole series. It's absolutely perfect! What a sublime adaptation with wonderful acting. The atmosphere is just as it should be and the whole cast are unmatched.

[@janeeyre-quotes]

It is a great adaptation and quite faithful to the book. The only issue, as with most of the the film and tv adaptations, is that Rochester is not supposed to be a handsome man.

[@nganthach9956]

Thank u for the best version of Jane Eyre

[@JanuaryMoon]

ngan thach You're welcome!!!

[@ancali7671]

Thank you for that version of Jane Eyre. Each of them, starting 1943, is a true piece of art. A treasure for humanity.

[@JanuaryMoon]

You're welcome!

[@HemaKhashaba]

just got back from my Novel exam this novel will be forever in my heart.

[@akramrostami9897]

At least one eye must be left ,for him 😢😢

[@jensmom604]

Timothy Dalton was the perfect Mr. Rochester.

[@mahika4057]

the best ever adaptation!!!! the other one 1997 was so baad. but this -dalton .wow. i mean he should have been the permanent actor for heathcliff,darcy,mr tinley and all other tall dark and handsome guys.

[@oldfan1963]

"...1997 was so bad. ." AGREED! I started to watch that dog and was appalled at all the short-cuts it took in the dialogue and plot/character development. It undermined all the subtlety of the dynamics between Jane and Mr. R. Glad to found this one. One of my all time favorite heroines. Thanks for posting.

[@sally-d]

I wish he played Mr. Darcy.. He would've been perfect !!! and I do agree that this is the best adaptation , the acting was/is amazing.

[@Lena-gm6my]

And James Bond - the best Bond ever!

[@reinadegrillos]

Hahaha, here is when he takes retribution for his Ingram's maipulations. Here he is subjected to the same game, hehe and has tu suffer what she suffered with Blanche. Great scene.

[@mardiemohamed]

Agree with you, only i love the outdoor scene in the book more as Jane was sitting on Mr Rochester's knee, and bantering back and forth about St. John. That scene was far more cute in my head as i read it in the book, and I was a bit disappointed when i see that Jane are not on his knee in this version.

[@bettinap3288]

At least a version wich told the whole story. 👍

[@mKierstenk]

Isn't it great! Much of it is almost word for word! We just miss the period of engagement really.

[@happylibrarian542]

Thank you for this. I had never seen this version and enjoyed it very much.

[@JanuaryMoon]

You're very welcome.

[@daisydd1709]

watched this version over the years many times