6/10
1962-03-21 Approved Sweet Bird of Youth

Sweet Bird of Youth

He used love like most men use money.

Release Date: 1962-03-21

Rating: 6.846 / 10

Runtime: 120 mins

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.


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Runtime

120 minutes

Release Date

1962-03-21

Budget

$0

Box Office Earnings

$0

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

Mildred Dunnock
Mildred Dunnock
Madeleine Sherwood
Madeleine Sherwood
Philip Abbott
Philip Abbott
Corey Allen
Corey Allen
Roy Glenn
Roy Glenn

Crew Members

Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks Director
Hank Moonjean
Hank Moonjean Assistant Director
Tennessee Williams
Tennessee Williams Writer

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Year: 1963
Status: πŸ† Won

Oscar - ACTRESS

Year: 1963
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Year: 1963
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Year: 1963
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Year: 1963
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Year: 1963
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama

Year: 1963
Status: πŸ† Won

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the Sweet Bird of Youth ?

The movie is approximately 120 minutes long.

What is the Sweet Bird of Youth's release date?

1962-03-21 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the Sweet Bird of Youth?

The movie belongs to the Drama Romance genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the Sweet Bird of Youth?

The lead actors include Paul Newman , Geraldine Page , and Shirley Knight , among others.

Who directed Sweet Bird of Youth?

The movie was directed by Richard Brooks Hank Moonjean

What is the Sweet Bird of Youth's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $0 .

How much did Sweet Bird of Youth movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $0 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the Sweet Bird of Youth movie?

Major production companies include Roxbury Productions Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer .

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