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Good-bye, My Lady (1956) | Criteria

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Good-bye, My Lady

English • 1956 • 1h 34m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

William A. Wellman

Synopsis

An old man and a young boy who live in the southeastern Mississippi swamps are brought together by the love of a dog.

Included in
Starring Sidney Poitier
Position 2
Included in
Additions: January 2020
Position 27
Included in
A Dog’s Life
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam A. Wellman

WriterAlbert Sidney Fleischman

CinematographerWilliam H. Clothier

ComposerLaurindo Almeida, George Fields

EditorFred MacDowell

ProducerJohn Wayne

Cast

Walter Brennanas Uncle Jesse Jackson

Phil Harrisas A. H. 'Cash' Evans

Brandon De Wildeas Skeeter Jackson

Sidney Poitieras Gates Watson

William Hopperas Walden Grover

Louise Beaversas Bonnie Drew

George Chandleras Reporter

Dawn Benderas Girl with donuts