Suddenly, Last Summer(1959)
“Suddenly, last summer, Cathy knew she was being used for something evil!”
Overview
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.
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Studio
Horizon Pictures
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Elizabeth Taylor
as Catherine Holly
Katharine Hepburn
as Violet Venable
Montgomery Clift
as Dr. Cukrowicz
Albert Dekker
as Lawrence Hockstader
Mercedes McCambridge
as Grace Holly
Gary Raymond
as George Holly
Mavis Villiers
as Miss Foxhill
Patricia Marmont
as Nurse Benson
Joan Young
as Sister Felicity
Maria Britneva
as Lucy
Sheila Robbins
as Dr. Hockstader's Secretary
David Cameron
as Young Blonde Intern
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1959
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Horizon Pictures • Academy Pictures Corporation • Camp Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Suddenly, Last Summer?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Suddenly, Last Summer (1959).
What is Suddenly, Last Summer about?▼
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.
Who directed Suddenly, Last Summer?▼
Suddenly, Last Summer was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and released in 1959. It is a thriller, drama, mystery film.
How long is Suddenly, Last Summer?▼
Suddenly, Last Summer has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Suddenly, Last Summer?▼
The cast of Suddenly, Last Summer includes Elizabeth Taylor as Catherine Holly, Katharine Hepburn as Violet Venable, Montgomery Clift as Dr. Cukrowicz, Albert Dekker as Lawrence Hockstader, Mercedes McCambridge as Grace Holly and more.
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