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Sweet Bird of Youth is a 1959 play by Tennessee Williams that tells the story of a gigolo and drifter, Chance Wayne, who returns to his hometown as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra del Lago (travelling incognito as Princess Kosmonopolis), whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies. The main reason for his homecoming is ...
Sweet Bird of Youth is a 1962 American drama film starring Paul Newman and Geraldine Page, with Shirley Knight, Madeleine Sherwood, Ed Begley, Rip Torn and Mildred Dunnock in support. Based on the 1959 play of the same name by Tennessee Williams, the film was adapted and directed by Richard Brooks.
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.
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.
Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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.
Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros #SweetBirdofYouth Handsome Chance Wayne never found the Hollywood stardom he craved, but he’s always been a star with the ladies.
- 4 min
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- Warner Bros. Classics
