Bayou movie poster

Bayou

"Somewhere, a 15-year old girl may be a teenager... in the Cajun country, she's a woman full-grown! ...and every Bayou man knows it!"

June 1, 1957 1h 23m 2.6/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1957. Bayou is a drama film. directed by Harold Daniels. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Peter Graves, Timothy Carey, and Lita Milan

Synopsis

A community of Cajun fishermen living around a remote bayou includes one authentic beauty, Marie, who wants to better herself but must deal with the unwelcome attentions of storekeeper Ulysses. When she meets Martin Davis, visiting New York architect, they hit it off at once; but the sinister Ulysses is not inclined to suffer a Yankee rival.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 1, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 23m 83 minutes total
User Rating 2.6/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • American National Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bayou about?

A community of Cajun fishermen living around a remote bayou includes one authentic beauty, Marie, who wants to better herself but must deal with the unwelcome attentions of storekeeper Ulysses. Whe...

Who directed Bayou?

Bayou was directed by Harold Daniels.

How long is Bayou?

Bayou has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).

When was Bayou released?

Bayou was released on June 1, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bayou?

The main cast of Bayou includes Peter Graves, Timothy Carey, Lita Milan, Douglas Fowley, Jonathan Haze.