The Fugitive Kind (1960)

The Fugitive Kind
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Synopsis

A smoldering, snakeskin-jacketed Brando is Val Xavier, a drifter trying to go straight. He finds work and solace in a small-town southern variety store run by the married, sexually frustrated Lady Torrance, who proves as much a temptation for Val as does local wild child Carol Cutrere. Lumet captures the intense, fearless performances and Williams’s hot-blooded story­telling and social critique with his customary restraint, resulting in a drama of uncommon sophistication and craft.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 14th, 1960 (Limited) by United Artists
Video Release: April 27th, 2010 by Criterion
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 121 minutes
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Keywords: Romance
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Leading Cast

Marlon Brando Valentine “Snakeskin” Xavier
Anna Magnani Lady Torrance
Joanne Woodward Carol Cutrere

Supporting Cast

Maureen Stapleton Vee Talbot
Victor Jory Jabe Torrance
R.G. Armstrong Sheriff Jordan Talbot
John Baragrey David Cutrere
Virgilia Chew Nurse Porter
Sally Gracie Dolly Hamma
Ben Yaffee Dog Hamma

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Sidney Lumet Director
Martin Jurow Producer
Richard Shepherd Producer
Tennessee Williams Screenwriter
Meade Roberts Screenwriter
Tennessee Williams Story based on the play “Orpheus Descending” by
Boris Kaufman Director of Photography
Kenyon Hopkins Composer
Richard Sylbert Art Director
Carl Lerner Editor
George Justin Associate Producer
Charles H. Maguire Assistant Director
James Gleason Sound Mixer
Frank Thompson Costume Designer
Eugene Callahan Set Decorator

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Synopsis

A smoldering, snakeskin-jacketed Brando is Val Xavier, a drifter trying to go straight. He finds work and solace in a small-town southern variety store run by the married, sexually frustrated Lady Torrance, who proves as much a temptation for Val as does local wild child Carol Cutrere. Lumet captures the intense, fearless performances and Williams’s hot-blooded story­telling and social critique with his customary restraint, resulting in a drama of uncommon sophistication and craft.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 14th, 1960 (Limited) by United Artists
Video Release: April 27th, 2010 by Criterion
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 121 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Romance
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Marlon Brando Valentine “Snakeskin” Xavier
Anna Magnani Lady Torrance
Joanne Woodward Carol Cutrere

Supporting Cast

Maureen Stapleton Vee Talbot
Victor Jory Jabe Torrance
R.G. Armstrong Sheriff Jordan Talbot
John Baragrey David Cutrere
Virgilia Chew Nurse Porter
Sally Gracie Dolly Hamma
Ben Yaffee Dog Hamma

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Sidney Lumet Director
Martin Jurow Producer
Richard Shepherd Producer
Tennessee Williams Screenwriter
Meade Roberts Screenwriter
Tennessee Williams Story based on the play “Orpheus Descending” by
Boris Kaufman Director of Photography
Kenyon Hopkins Composer
Richard Sylbert Art Director
Carl Lerner Editor
George Justin Associate Producer
Charles H. Maguire Assistant Director
James Gleason Sound Mixer
Frank Thompson Costume Designer
Eugene Callahan Set Decorator

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Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance