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A drama film based on Tennessee Williams' play, starring Paul Newman and Geraldine Page. The film was nominated for four Oscars and won one for Ed Begley's supporting role.
Sweet Bird of Youth is a 1959 play by Tennessee Williams about a gigolo who returns to his hometown with a faded movie star. The play was adapted into a film and a TV version, and has been revived several times on stage.
Sweet Bird of Youth: Directed by Richard Brooks. With Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight, Ed Begley. A drifter and a faded film star, both traumatized by Hollywood, arrive to the guy's hometown, where the old bitter memories revive again.
- Richard Brooks
- 3 min
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A film adaptation of Tennessee Williams' play about a drifter and a faded film star who return to his hometown and revive old memories and conflicts. Chance Wayne tries to win back his former lover Heavenly Finley, who is the daughter of a corrupt politician, while facing his own demons and a secret past.
Paul Newman stars as a young gigolo who returns to his southern hometown to find his lost love. Based on the play by Tennessee Williams, the film explores themes of youth, love, and corruption.
Drama. In his quest to become a movie star, Chance will use anyone, but when he comes home, his good looks may not protect him from those he hurt. Subtitles: English. Starring: Paul Newman Geraldine Page Shirley Knight Ed Begley Rip Torn Mildred Dunnock. Directed by: Richard Brooks.
