IMDb > Studs Lonigan (1960)

Studs Lonigan (1960) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 4 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
4.9/10   119 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 4% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
James T. Farrell (novel)
Philip Yordan (writer)
Contact:
View company contact information for Studs Lonigan on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
September 1960 (USA) more
Genre:
Plot:
A young man tries to escape the South Side of 1920s Chicago. | add synopsis
User Comments:
Beatniks a Go-Go! more (5 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Christopher Knight ... Studs Lonigan

Frank Gorshin ... Kenny Killarney
Venetia Stevenson ... Lucy Scanlon
Carolyn Craig ... Catherine Banahan

Jack Nicholson ... Weary Reilly
Robert Casper ... Paulie Haggerty
Dick Foran ... Patrick Lonigan
Katherine Squire ... Mrs. Lonigan
Jay C. Flippen ... Father Gilhooey
Helen Westcott ... Miss Julia Miller
Kathy Johnson ... Frances Lonigan
Jack Kruschen ... Charlie the Greek
Suzi Carnell ... Eileen
Madame Spivy ... Mother Josephine (as Mme. Spivy)
Jim Drum ... Jim Doyle
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
95 min
Country:
Language:
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:12 (video rating) (2005) | UK:X (original rating)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Warren Beatty was considered for the title role. more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
10 out of 11 people found the following comment useful.
Beatniks a Go-Go!, 14 February 2001
Author: Son of Cathode from New England

Arty and overwrought and dynamic, using every cliche in the book yet rising above them, this flick literally jumps off the screen to attack you, and must have alienated the pants off its original audience. It's just too much for the era, a type of unique vision that wouldn't arise again for another five years or so, with films like A THOUSAND CLOWNS and LORD LOVE A DUCK. The utterly bombastic score by Jerry Goldsmith helps. Also, "Studs" portrays 1920s teens in a completely modern way, as if they were just your average 1950s Beatniks, a strange but very winning idea. Title youth Christopher Knight was promoted as being the new James Dean, but reminds me more of a contemplative Montgomery Clift character. Frank Gorshin and Jack Nicholson are both good as angry, aimless bums. The film is powerful, strong and highly episodic, probably due to trying to cram in as much as possible from the source novels. There is rape and tragedy, violence and family dysfunction, heavy stuff told in a very angst-ridden way. And it all ends with a big life-changing question mark that's like falling off a cliff. You'll either hate this flick, or sit back, take a deep breath and go "Wow!"

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (5 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Studs Lonigan (1960)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Breakfast on Pluto The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne Borstal Boy The Sundowners The Last Picture Show
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Drama section IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.