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Autumn Leaves (1956) | Criteria

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Autumn Leaves

English • 1956 • 1h 47m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Mystery Romance

3.51/5·4.3K ratings·1.1K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

A woman falls for a younger man with severe mental problems.

Included in
Frame of Mind: Psychiatry On-Screen
Position 5
Included in
Additions: October 2020
Position 9
Included in
Starring Joan Crawford
Position 22

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Aldrich

WriterRobert Blees, Lewis Meltzer, Jean Rouverol, Hugo Butler

CinematographerCharles Lang

ComposerHans J. Salter

EditorMichael Luciano

ProducerWilliam Goetz

Cast

Joan Crawfordas Millicent Wetherby

Cliff Robertsonas Burt Hanson

Vera Milesas Virginia Hanson

Lorne Greeneas Mr. Hanson

Ruth Donnellyas Liz Eckhart

Shepperd Strudwickas Dr. Malcolm Couzzens

Selmer Jacksonas Mr. Wetherby

Maxine Cooperas Nurse Evans

Marjorie Bennettas Waitress

Frank Gerstleas Mr. Ramsey

Dick Gordonas Concert Attendee (uncredited)