Sweet Bird of Youth
"He used love like most men use money."
Originally released in 1962. Sweet Bird of Youth is a drama/romance film. directed by Richard Brooks. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, and Shirley Knight
Synopsis
Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies. Chance runs into trouble when he finds his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of the local politician Tom "Boss" Finley, who more or less forced him to leave his daughter and the town many years ago.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 21, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (126 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Newman
as Chance Wayne
Geraldine Page
as Alexandra Del Lago
Shirley Knight
as Heavenly Finley
Ed Begley
as Tom 'Boss' Finley
Rip Torn
as Thomas 'Tom' J. Finley, Jr.
Mildred Dunnock
as Aunt Nonnie
Madeleine Sherwood
as Miss Lucy
Philip Abbott
as Dr. George Scudder
Corey Allen
as Scotty
Roy Glenn
as Charles
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Roxbury Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Bird of Youth about?
Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies. Chance runs into trouble ...
Who directed Sweet Bird of Youth?
Sweet Bird of Youth was directed by Richard Brooks.
How long is Sweet Bird of Youth?
Sweet Bird of Youth has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Sweet Bird of Youth released?
Sweet Bird of Youth was released on March 21, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweet Bird of Youth?
The main cast of Sweet Bird of Youth includes Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight, Ed Begley, Rip Torn.
Is Sweet Bird of Youth worth watching?
Sweet Bird of Youth has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 126 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.