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In this film adaptation of a Tennessee Williams play, Alva (Natalie Wood) is a radiant Southern belle who clashes with her oppressive mother, Hazel (Kate Reid). Hazel is trying to force Alva to take an affluent husband, but the young woman has eyes for Owen Legate (Robert Redford), a handsome city slicker visiting their tiny Mississippi town. Hazel disapproves of Owen and forces him to stop seeing her daughter. In an act of revenge, Alva takes up with her mother's beau, J.J. (Charles Bronson).
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Variety Staff Variety 12/11/2007
Derived from a Tennessee Williams one-acter, the production is adult without being sensational, touching without being maudlin. Go to Full Review
Time Out 02/09/2006
Considering the wealth of talent that participated in this Tennessee Williams adaptation, the results are disappointing in the extreme. Go to Full Review
Bosley Crowther New York Times 05/09/2005
2/5
Under Sydney Pollack's direction, they are all acting seamy sterotypes. Go to Full Review
TV Guide 12/11/2007
2.5/4
The script is riddled with obvious problems, but the acting is top-notch. Go to Full Review
Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion 11/05/2005
2/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/01/2005
2/5
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Henry D @Henry_Domke 2d Fine film but stagey. Lorna says" "Appealing actors but melodramatic, very "Tennessee Williamsy" See more Sarah S. @Gwc3421 Feb 1 One of my favorite movies of all time. Even if I think the mother was pure evil. See more Johnzo f @Johnzo Feb 1 This movie deserves to be seen for the haunting and beautiful performance of the long gone Natalie Wood and recently departed Robert Redford. Sixty years later this picture remains deeply touching as it explores the hard times of Depression era Deep South. The location shots of New Orleans are a perfect fit for the story told by Tennessee Williams, who knew the times and place better than any other playwright. See more Louise L @RT43543678 Oct 5 The film stays true to the atmosphere of Tennessee Williams' plays. It is a play that speaks to us about the excesses of endemic poverty and the sublimation of sensitivity. The acting is very accurate, and the relationship between Owen and Alva is believable. The screenplay, adapted from the play, was written by Coppola. Directed by Sydney Pollack. American, but not Hollywood. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Sep 16 Success in 1 hour and 50 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All ages admitted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jan S @Lives2Eat Sep 16 I've loved this movie since I first saw it years ago. Just hearing the song makes me tear up. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this film adaptation of a Tennessee Williams play, Alva (Natalie Wood) is a radiant Southern belle who clashes with her oppressive mother, Hazel (Kate Reid). Hazel is trying to force Alva to take an affluent husband, but the young woman has eyes for Owen Legate (Robert Redford), a handsome city slicker visiting their tiny Mississippi town. Hazel disapproves of Owen and forces him to stop seeing her daughter. In an act of revenge, Alva takes up with her mother's beau, J.J. (Charles Bronson).
Director
Sydney Pollack
Producer
John Houseman, Ray Stark
Screenwriter
Francis Ford Coppola, Fred Coe, Edith R. Sommer
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Seven Arts Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 17, 1966, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2011
Runtime
1h 50m