Jane Eyre is a 1970 British television film directed by Delbert Mann, starring George C. Scott and Susannah York. It is based on the 1847 novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. The film had its theatrical debut in the United Kingdom in 1970 and was released on television in the United States in 1971.

Plot
Jane Eyre is an orphan, who is raised by her abusive Aunt and cousins until she is sent to the cruel school institution of Lowood School. On leaving, she takes a position as governess to a girl named Adele at Thornfield Hall. Fully aware of her low rank and plain countenance, she makes the best of her situation. But Thornfield holds many secrets and despite mysterious occurrences that Jane cannot comprehend, she and Edward Rochester, owner of Thornfield and Adele’s guardian, fall in love. Suddenly, when Jane is about to win the happiness she deserves, a dark secret comes to light which needs all her courage, love and maturity.

Cast
George C. Scott as Edward Rochester
Susannah York as Jane Eyre
Sara Gibson as Jane Eyre as a child
Ian Bannen as St. John Rivers
Rachel Kempson as Mrs. Fairfax
Nyree Dawn Porter as Blanche Ingram
Jack Hawkins as Mr. Brocklehurst
Jean Marsh as Mrs. Rochester
Kenneth Griffith as Mason
Angharad Rees as Louise
Peter Copley as John
Clive Morton as Mr. Eshton
Jeremy Child as Harry Lynn
Michele Dotrice as Mary Rivers
Rosalyn Landor as Helen Burns
Stella Tanner as Grace Poole