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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “He used love like most men use money.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Paul NewmanChance Wayne
Geraldine PageAlexandra Del Lago
Shirley KnightHeavenly Finley
Ed BegleyTom 'Boss' Finley
Rip TornTom Finley Jr.
Mildred DunnockAunt Nonnie
Madeleine SherwoodMiss Lucy
Philip AbbottGeorge Scudder
Corey AllenScottyB
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❓ 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 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.
- Who directed Sweet Bird of Youth?
- Sweet Bird of Youth was directed by Richard Brooks.
- When was Sweet Bird of Youth released?
- Sweet Bird of Youth was released on March 21, 1962.
- How long is Sweet Bird of Youth?
- Sweet Bird of Youth has a runtime of 2h 0m.
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