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Sweet Bird of Youth

  • 1962
  • Approved
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
9.4K
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Paul Newman and Geraldine Page in Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)
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A drifter and a faded film star, both traumatized by Hollywood, arrive to the guy's hometown, where the old bitter memories revive again.A drifter and a faded film star, both traumatized by Hollywood, arrive to the guy's hometown, where the old bitter memories revive again.A drifter and a faded film star, both traumatized by Hollywood, arrive to the guy's hometown, where the old bitter memories revive again.

  • Director
    • Richard Brooks
  • Writers
    • Tennessee Williams
    • Richard Brooks
  • Stars
    • Paul Newman
    • Geraldine Page
    • Shirley Knight
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    9.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Brooks
    • Writers
      • Tennessee Williams
      • Richard Brooks
    • Stars
      • Paul Newman
      • Geraldine Page
      • Shirley Knight
    • 55User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:53
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    Photos75

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    Top Cast56

    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • Chance Wayne
    Geraldine Page
    Geraldine Page
    • Alexandra Del Lago
    Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight
    • Heavenly Finley
    Ed Begley
    Ed Begley
    • 'Boss' Finley
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • Thomas J. Finley, Jr.
    Mildred Dunnock
    Mildred Dunnock
    • Aunt Nonnie
    Madeleine Sherwood
    Madeleine Sherwood
    • Miss Lucy
    Philip Abbott
    Philip Abbott
    • Dr. George Scudder
    Corey Allen
    Corey Allen
    • Scotty
    Barry Cahill
    Barry Cahill
    • Bud
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Dan Hatcher
    James Douglas
    James Douglas
    • Leroy
    Barry Atwater
    Barry Atwater
    • Ben Jackson
    Charles Arnt
    Charles Arnt
    • Mayor Henricks
    Dorothy Konrad
    Dorothy Konrad
    • Mrs. Maribelle Norris
    James Chandler
    James Chandler
    • Professor Brutus Haven Smith
    Mike Steen
    Mike Steen
    • Deputy
    Kelly Thordsen
    Kelly Thordsen
    • Sheriff Clark
    • Director
      • Richard Brooks
    • Writers
      • Tennessee Williams
      • Richard Brooks
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    User reviews55

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    • Trivia
      Because of its then-shocking subject matter, this film was given a pre-MPAA-rating advisory by the MPAA, which prohibited anyone under the age of 18 from attending. This was the equivalent of an X (later NC-17) rating. By today's standards, the film is tame enough that, when shown on Turner Classic Movies, it's rated TV-PG.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning of the movie as Chance is driving, he sees a sign saying "You Are Now Leaving Florida." The multi-lane highway runs very close to the beach with no buildings in between the road and beach and dozens of oil pumps adjacent to the highway. This clearly was filmed in southern California.
    • Quotes
      • Chance Wayne: I like you. You are a nice monster.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sweet Bird of Youth: Chasing Time (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Ebb Tide
      (1953) (uncredited)
      Music by Robert Maxwell
      Performed by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra as background music several times

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    FAQ5

    • What is 'Sweet Bird of Youth' about?
    • Is 'Sweet Bird of Youth' based on a book?
    • How did Chance and Princess meet?

    Details

    • Release date
      • May 3, 1962 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El dulce pájaro de la juventud
    • Filming locations
      • Malibu, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Roxbury Productions Inc.
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $60
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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