Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)
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- Approved
- 2h 0min
- Drama, Romance
- 03 May 1962 (UK)
- Movie
A drifter and a faded film star, both traumatized by Hollywood, arrive to the guy's hometown, where the old bitter memories revive again.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Paul Newman | ... |
Chance Wayne
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| Geraldine Page | ... |
Alexandra Del Lago
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| Shirley Knight | ... |
Heavenly Finley
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| Ed Begley | ... |
'Boss' Finley
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| Rip Torn | ... |
Thomas J. Finley, Jr.
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| Mildred Dunnock | ... |
Aunt Nonnie
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| Madeleine Sherwood | ... |
Miss Lucy
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| Philip Abbott | ... |
Dr. George Scudder
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| Corey Allen | ... |
Scotty
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| Barry Cahill | ... |
Bud
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| Dub Taylor | ... |
Dan Hatcher
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| James Douglas | ... |
Leroy
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| Barry Atwater | ... |
Ben Jackson
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| Charles Arnt | ... |
Mayor Henricks
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Dorothy Konrad | ... |
Mrs. Maribelle Norris
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| James Chandler | ... |
Professor Brutus Haven Smith
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| Mike Steen | ... |
Deputy
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| Kelly Thordsen | ... |
Sheriff Clark
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Monya Andre | ... |
Woman at Political Rally (uncredited)
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Shirley Anthony | ... |
Woman at Political Rally (uncredited)
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| Edith Atwater | ... |
Undetermined Minor Role (uncredited)
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John Barton | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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Herman Belmonte | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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Audrey Betz | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Paul Bradley | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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| Robert Burton | ... |
Director (uncredited)
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Paul Cristo | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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Oliver Cross | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Finley Supporter at Rally (uncredited)
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| William Forrest | ... |
Bennie Taubman (uncredited)
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Rudy Germane | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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| Roy Glenn | ... |
Charles (uncredited)
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| James Gonzalez | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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| Herschel Graham | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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| Sydney Guilaroff | ... |
Hairdresser (uncredited)
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Lars Hensen | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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| George Holmes | ... |
Cameraman (uncredited)
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Eugene Jackson | ... |
Bellhop (uncredited)
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Jim Jacobs | ... |
Young Politician (uncredited)
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Freda Jones | ... |
Woman at Premier (uncredited)
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Emma Palmese | ... |
Woman at Political Rally (uncredited)
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| Regis Parton | ... |
Man in Car (uncredited)
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Murray Pollack | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Paul Power | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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Greg Rhinelander | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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| Davis Roberts | ... |
Fly (uncredited)
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Clark Ross | ... |
Churchgoer (uncredited)
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Eddy Samuels | ... |
Jackie (uncredited)
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| Cosmo Sardo | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Sayre | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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| Phil Schumacher | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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| Norman Stevans | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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| Bert Stevens | ... |
Film Crew Member (uncredited)
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Sid Troy | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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| Dale Van Sickel | ... |
Dissenter in Car (uncredited)
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John Zimeas | ... |
Man at Political Rally (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Brooks | ||
Written by
| Tennessee Williams | ... | (play "Sweet Bird of Youth") |
| Richard Brooks | ... | (written for the screen by) |
Produced by
| Pandro S. Berman | ... | producer |
| Kathryn Hereford | ... | associate producer |
Cinematography by
| Milton R. Krasner | ... | director of photography (as Milton Krasner) |
Editing by
| Henry Berman | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| Charles K. Hagedon | ... | color consultant |
Art Direction by
| George W. Davis | ||
| Urie McCleary | ||
Set Decoration by
| Henry Grace | ... | (set decoration) |
| Hugh Hunt | ... | (set decoration) |
Costume Design by
| Orry-Kelly | ... | (costumes by) |
Makeup Department
| Sydney Guilaroff | ... | hair stylist |
| John Truwe | ... | makeup artist |
| William Tuttle | ... | makeup |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Hank Moonjean | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Franklin Milton | ... | recording supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Lee LeBlanc | ... | special visual effects |
Stunts
| Charles Bail | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Robert Armbruster | ... | orchestra conductor |
| Harold Gelman | ... | music supervisor |
| Jeff Alexander | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Robert Armbruster | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Bronislau Kaper | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| André Previn | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Albert Woodbury | ... | composer: title music (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Cheryl Crawford | ... | presented on the stage by |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- CBS (1978) (United States) (tv) (network premiere) (pan/scan version)
- Living Colour Entertainment (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Panavision (photographic lenses by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown after many years of trying to make it in the movies. Arriving with him is a faded film star he picked up along the way, Alexandra Del Lago. While trying to get her help to make a screen test, he also finds the time to meet his former girlfriend Heavenly, the daughter of the local politician Tom 'Boss' Finley, who more or less forced him to leave the town many years ago. Written by Mattias Thuresson |
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| Taglines | Provocative Adult Entertainment See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Because of its then-shocking subject matter, this film was given a pre-MPAA-rating advisory by the MPAA, which prohibited anyone under the age of 18 from attending. This was the equivalent of an X (later NC-17) rating. By today's standards, the film is tame enough that, when shown on Turner Classic Movies, it's rated TV-PG. See more » |
| Goofs | In the beginning of the movie as Chance is driving, he sees a sign saying "You Are Now Leaving Florida." The multi-lane highway runs very close to the beach with no buildings in between the road and beach and dozens of oil pumps adjacent to the highway. This clearly was filmed in southern California. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Sweet Bird of Youth: Chasing Time (2006). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ebb Tide See more » |
| Quotes |
Chance Wayne:
I like you. You are a nice monster. See more » |