Far From The Madding Crowd

Synopsis of Far From The Madding Crowd

«Far From The Madding Crowd» is the television adaptation of Thomas Hardy's romantic drama, directed by Nicholas Renton (1998), starring Paloma Baeza, Nathaniel Parker and Nigel Terry, on DVD.

Bathsheba Everdene inherits Weatherbury Farm and her proud, independent nature attracts three very different men: the shepherd Gabriel Oak, the farmer William Boldwood and Sergeant Frank Troy. The story follows how their passions clash with Victorian social norms and ultimately endanger all their lives.

British DVD edition, Region 2, PAL format, 4:3 picture and English Dolby Digital 2.0 audio with English subtitles. Approximate running time 158 minutes. Rated for ages 12 and up.

For those seeking a classic adaptation of a Thomas Hardy novel, with a British cast and 19th-century rural setting.