The Fugitive Kind
"With a guitar and a snake skin jacket he drifted out of the rain...and into the lives of these two women..."
Originally released in 1960. The Fugitive Kind is a romance/drama film. directed by Sidney Lumet.
Starring Marlon Brando, Anna Magnani, and Joanne Woodward
Synopsis
Val Xavier, a drifter of obscure origins, arrives at a small town and gets a job in a store run by Lady Torrence. Her husband, Jabe M. Torrance, is dying of cancer. Val is pursued by Carol Cutere, the enigmatic local tramp-of-good-family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (114 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marlon Brando
as Valentine 'Snakeskin' Xavier
Anna Magnani
as Lady Torrance
Joanne Woodward
as Carol Cutrere
Victor Jory
as Jabe Torrance
Maureen Stapleton
as Vee Talbot
R.G. Armstrong
as Sheriff Jordan Talbott
Emory Richardson
as Uncle Pleasant, the Conjure Man
Madame Spivy
as Ruby Lightfoot
Sally Gracie
as Dolly Hamma
Lucille Benson
as Beulah Binnings
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pennebaker Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fugitive Kind about?
Val Xavier, a drifter of obscure origins, arrives at a small town and gets a job in a store run by Lady Torrence. Her husband, Jabe M. Torrance, is dying of cancer. Val is pursued by Carol Cutere, ...
Who directed The Fugitive Kind?
The Fugitive Kind was directed by Sidney Lumet.
How long is The Fugitive Kind?
The Fugitive Kind has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Fugitive Kind released?
The Fugitive Kind was released on April 14, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fugitive Kind?
The main cast of The Fugitive Kind includes Marlon Brando, Anna Magnani, Joanne Woodward, Victor Jory, Maureen Stapleton.
Is The Fugitive Kind worth watching?
The Fugitive Kind has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.