Suddenly, Last Summer
"Suddenly, last summer, Cathy knew she was being used for something evil!"
Originally released in 1959. Suddenly, Last Summer is a thriller/drama film. directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, and Montgomery Clift
Synopsis
The only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable dies while on vacation with his cousin Catherine. What the girl saw was so horrible that she went insane; now Mrs. Venable wants Catherine lobotomized to cover up the truth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (304 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$9M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Elizabeth Taylor
as Catherine Holly
Katharine Hepburn
as Violet Venable
Montgomery Clift
as Dr. Cukrowicz
Albert Dekker
as Lawrence Hockstader
Mercedes McCambridge
as Grace Holly
Gary Raymond
as George Holly
Mavis Villiers
as Miss Foxhill
Patricia Marmont
as Nurse Benson
Joan Young
as Sister Felicity
Maria Britneva
as Lucy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,000,000
Production Companies
- Horizon Pictures
- Academy Pictures Corporation
- Camp Films
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suddenly, Last Summer about?
The only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable dies while on vacation with his cousin Catherine. What the girl saw was so horrible that she went insane; now Mrs. Venable wants Catherine lobotomized t...
Who directed Suddenly, Last Summer?
Suddenly, Last Summer was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
How long is Suddenly, Last Summer?
Suddenly, Last Summer has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Suddenly, Last Summer released?
Suddenly, Last Summer was released on December 22, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Suddenly, Last Summer?
The main cast of Suddenly, Last Summer includes Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Montgomery Clift, Albert Dekker, Mercedes McCambridge.
Is Suddenly, Last Summer worth watching?
Suddenly, Last Summer has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 304 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.