Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)
Sweet Bird of Youth is a 1962 drama movie directed by Richard Brooks, with a running time of 2h. It stars Paul Newman, Geraldine Page and Shirley Knight.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Sweet Bird of Youth released?
Sweet Bird of Youth was released on 21 March 1962.
How long is Sweet Bird of Youth?
Sweet Bird of Youth runs 2h.
Who made Sweet Bird of Youth?
Sweet Bird of Youth was directed by Richard Brooks.
Where can I watch Sweet Bird of Youth?
Sweet Bird of Youth is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand and YouTube.
Where to watch Sweet Bird of Youth
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Paul Newman as Chance Wayne
- Geraldine Page as Alexandra Del Lago
- Shirley Knight as Heavenly Finley
- Ed Begley as Tom 'Boss' Finley
- Rip Torn as Tom Finley Jr.
- Mildred Dunnock as Aunt Nonnie
- Madeleine Sherwood as Miss Lucy
- Philip Abbott as George Scudder
- Corey Allen as Scotty
- Barry Cahill as Bud
- Dub Taylor as Dan Hatcher
- James Douglas as Leroy