Sweet Bird of Youth(1962)
He used love like most men use money.
Sweet Bird of Youth 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.
Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Brooks, released on March 21, 1962 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight and Ed Begley. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 140 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Brooks
- Writers:
- Tennessee Williams, Richard Brooks
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Krasner
- Production:
- Roxbury Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) Trailer
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Sweet Bird of Youth Cast & Crew
Main 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 Tom Finley Jr.
Mildred Dunnock
as Aunt Nonnie
Madeleine Sherwood
as Miss Lucy
Philip Abbott
as George Scudder
Corey Allen
as Scotty
- Barry Cahill
Barry Cahill
as Bud
Dub Taylor
as Dan Hatcher
James Douglas
as Leroy
Key crew
Directed by Richard Brooks, written by Tennessee Williams and Richard Brooks, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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Sweet Bird of Youth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 140 ratings.
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Sweet Bird of Youth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweet Bird of Youth online?
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Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sweet Bird of Youth?
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The main cast of Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) includes Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight, Ed Begley and Rip Torn. The film was directed by Richard Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sweet Bird of Youth released?
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Sweet Bird of Youth was released on March 21, 1962 and runs for 2h.
Is Sweet Bird of Youth worth watching?
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Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 140 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sweet Bird of Youth?
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