The Sound and the Fury (1959)
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- Approved
- 1h 50min
- Drama
- 06 Apr 1959 (Sweden)
- Movie
Drama focusing on a family of Southern aristocrats who are trying to deal with the dissolution of their clan and the loss of its reputation, faith, fortunes, and respect.
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Cast
| Yul Brynner | ... |
Jason Compson
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| Joanne Woodward | ... |
Quentin Compson / Narrator
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| Margaret Leighton | ... |
Caddy Compson
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| Stuart Whitman | ... |
Charlie Busch
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| Ethel Waters | ... |
Dilsey
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| Jack Warden | ... |
Ben Compson
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| Françoise Rosay | ... |
Mrs. Caroline Compson
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| John Beal | ... |
Howard Compson
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| Albert Dekker | ... |
Earl Snopes
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| Steven Perry | ... |
Luster
(as Stephen Perry)
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| Bill Gunn | ... |
T.P. - Dilsey's Grandson
(as William Gunn)
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| Roy Glenn | ... |
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Don Ames | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Jean Carson | ... |
Mary Ellen (uncredited)
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| William Challee | ... |
Roustabout (uncredited)
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| Esther Dale | ... |
Mrs. Maud Mansfield (uncredited)
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Walt Davis | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Gary Diamond | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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| Minta Durfee | ... |
Townswoman (uncredited)
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| Sam Gilman | ... |
Bus Driver (uncredited)
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| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Eugene Jackson | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Michael Jeffers | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Thaddeus Jones | ... |
Reverend Shegog (uncredited)
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| Jay Loft-Lynn | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Adrienne Marden | ... |
Effie Mansfield - Maud's Old Maid Daughter (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Sayre | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Barry Seltzer | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Eddie Smith | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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George Standefer | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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William Stevens | ... |
Roustabout (uncredited)
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| Emerson Treacy | ... |
Selby - Pawnshop Owner (uncredited)
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Sid Troy | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Donald Ward | ... |
Carnival Hawker (uncredited)
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| Robert B. Williams | ... |
Carnival Manager (uncredited)
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Sally Yarnell | ... |
Townswoman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Martin Ritt | ||
Written by
| Irving Ravetch | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Harriet Frank Jr. | ... | (screenplay) |
| William Faulkner | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Jerry Wald | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alex North | ||
Cinematography by
| Charles G. Clarke | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stuart Gilmore | ||
Editorial Department
| Leonard Doss | ... | color consultant |
Art Direction by
| Maurice Ransford | ||
| Lyle R. Wheeler | ||
Set Decoration by
| Paul S. Fox | ||
| Walter M. Scott | ||
Costume Design by
| Adele Palmer | ||
Makeup Department
| Ben Nye | ... | makeup artist |
| Helen Turpin | ... | hair stylist |
| Gladys Rasmussen | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Thomas Tuttle | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Saul Wurtzel | ... | unit production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Eli Dunn | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Will Williams | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Harry M. Leonard | ... | sound |
| Charles Peck | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Walter Fitchman | ... | head grip (uncredited) |
| James Mitchell | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Charles Wise | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Charles Le Maire | ... | executive wardrobe designer (as Charles LeMaire) |
| Willie Mae Neal | ... | costumer: women (uncredited) |
| Wesley Trist | ... | costumer: men (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Lionel Newman | ... | conductor |
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Teresa Brachetto | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Martha Manor | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1959) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1959) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Centfox (1959) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Twilight Time (2012) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bausch & Lomb (CinemaScope lenses)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (color)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Loosely-based on the William Faulkner novel, this movie follows the lives and passions of the Compsons, a once-proud Southern family now just barely scraping by--both financially and emotionally. Howard passes the time in a bottle; his brother Benjy is a child in a man's body; sister Caddy has come crawling home after years of being kept by a string of "admirers." Only Jason, the cruel, cold-hearted adopted head of the family; and Quentin, who was abandoned by Caddy at birth, have the fire and the fury needed to put the family back on its feet again.
Written by A.L.Beneteau |
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| Taglines | William Faulkner's blistering story of love that breaks the unwritten commandment ! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,710,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Ethel Waters' final film. See more » |
| Goofs | When Caddie and Quentin are talking in Caddie's bedroom, the shadow of the boom mic is visible in the mirror above the dressing table. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in The Homecoming (1983). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Kingdom Coming See more » |
| Quotes |
Quentin Compson:
I just happen to be an eccentric. See more » |