Still from Suddenly, Last Summer — Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) — Joseph L. MankiewiczPhotographed by Jack Hildyard

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Suddenly, Last Summer

Name: Suddenly, Last Summer
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1959
Duration: 114 min

United States / English / 1959 / 1h 54m

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Drama Mystery Thriller

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Synopsis

The only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable dies while on vacation with his cousin Catherine. What the girl saw was so horrible that she went insane; now Mrs. Venable wants Catherine lobotomized to cover up the truth.

Credits

Crew

DirectorJoseph L. Mankiewicz

WriterTennessee Williams, Gore Vidal

CinematographerJack Hildyard

ComposerMalcolm Arnold, Buxton Orr

EditorWilliam Hornbeck, Thomas Stanford

ProducerSam Spiegel

Cast

Elizabeth Tayloras Catherine Holly

Katharine Hepburnas Violet Venable

Montgomery Cliftas Dr. Cukrowicz

Albert Dekkeras Lawrence Hockstader

Mercedes McCambridgeas Grace Holly

Gary Raymondas George Holly

Mavis Villiersas Miss Foxhill

Patricia Marmontas Nurse Benson

Joan Youngas Sister Felicity

Maria Britnevaas Lucy

Sheila Robbinsas Dr. Hockstader's Secretary

David Cameronas Young Blonde Intern

Grace Denbigh Russellas Asylum Patient (uncredited)

Brenda Dunrichas Nurse (uncredited)

Eddie Fisheras Street Urchin (uncredited)

Frank Merloas Audience Member at Operation (uncredited)

Sheila Raynoras Mother of Young Patient (uncredited)

Beatrice Shawas Elderly Lady (uncredited)

Florence Starkas Patient (uncredited)

Julián Ugarteas Sebastian Venable (uncredited)