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The Sound and the Fury

  • 19591959
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  • 1h 50m
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6.2/10
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Yul Brynner and Joanne Woodward in The Sound and the Fury (1959)
Drama focusing on a family of Southern aristocrats who are trying to deal with the dissolution of their clan and the loss of its reputation, faith, fortunes, and respect.
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Drama focusing on a family of Southern aristocrats who are trying to deal with the dissolution of their clan and the loss of its reputation, faith, fortunes, and respect.Drama focusing on a family of Southern aristocrats who are trying to deal with the dissolution of their clan and the loss of its reputation, faith, fortunes, and respect.Drama focusing on a family of Southern aristocrats who are trying to deal with the dissolution of their clan and the loss of its reputation, faith, fortunes, and respect.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
953
YOUR RATING
    • Martin Ritt
    • Irving Ravetch(screenplay)
    • Harriet Frank Jr.(screenplay)
    • William Faulkner(novel)
  • Stars
    • Yul Brynner
    • Joanne Woodward
    • Margaret Leighton
    • Martin Ritt
    • Irving Ravetch(screenplay)
    • Harriet Frank Jr.(screenplay)
    • William Faulkner(novel)
  • Stars
    • Yul Brynner
    • Joanne Woodward
    • Margaret Leighton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 35User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    "The Sound and the Fury" Yul Brynner 1959 Twentieth Century Fox
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    Yul Brynner and Joanne Woodward in The Sound and the Fury (1959)
    Stuart Whitman and Joanne Woodward in The Sound and the Fury (1959)
    Stuart Whitman and Joanne Woodward in The Sound and the Fury (1959)
    Yul Brynner and Joanne Woodward in The Sound and the Fury (1959)
    Yul Brynner in The Sound and the Fury (1959)
    Stuart Whitman and Joanne Woodward in The Sound and the Fury (1959)
    Stuart Whitman and Joanne Woodward in The Sound and the Fury (1959)
    Margaret Leighton and Joanne Woodward in The Sound and the Fury (1959)
    Joanne Woodward in The Sound and the Fury (1959)
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    Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner
    • Jason Compson
    Joanne Woodward
    Joanne Woodward
    • Quentin Compson…
    Margaret Leighton
    Margaret Leighton
    • Caddy Compson
    Stuart Whitman
    Stuart Whitman
    • Charlie Busch
    Ethel Waters
    Ethel Waters
    • Dilsey
    Jack Warden
    Jack Warden
    • Ben Compson
    Françoise Rosay
    Françoise Rosay
    • Mrs. Caroline Compson
    John Beal
    John Beal
    • Howard Compson
    Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker
    • Earl Snopes
    Steven Perry
    Steven Perry
    • Luster
    • (as Stephen Perry)
    Bill Gunn
    Bill Gunn
    • T.P. - Dilsey's Grandson
    • (as William Gunn)
    Roy Glenn
    Roy Glenn
    • Job
    Don Ames
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Astran
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Jean Carson
    Jean Carson
    • Mary Ellen
    • (uncredited)
    William Challee
    William Challee
    • Roustabout
    • (uncredited)
    Esther Dale
    Esther Dale
    • Mrs. Maud Mansfield
    • (uncredited)
    Walt Davis
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
      • Martin Ritt
      • Irving Ravetch(screenplay)
      • Harriet Frank Jr.(screenplay)
      • William Faulkner(novel)
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    • Trivia
      Ethel Waters' final film.
    • Goofs
      When Caddie and Quentin are talking in Caddie's bedroom, the shadow of the boom mic is visible in the mirror above the dressing table.
    • Quotes

      Quentin Compson: I just happen to be an eccentric.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Family Ties: The Homecoming (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Kingdom Coming
      (uncredited)

      aka "The Year of Jubilo"

      Music by Henry Clay Work

      Played by the marching band

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    Great Southern Drama - summer heat and dysfunction.
    This movie is only loosely inspired by the William Faulkner novel. The character of Jason has undergone a complete rewrite and here he is the angry yet well-intentioned, and somewhat misguided, head of the Compsons, desperately trying to pull the family up by their bootstraps.

    As a movie, The Sound & The Fury stands on its own quite well. Yul Brynner and Joanne Woodward turn in powerful performances. As the strict guardian to young Quentin, Brynner plays the role with equal parts of anger and determination, with a touch of sizzle thrown in. Woodward, as the young Quentin, is both desperate and vulnerable, but tough. You can't deny the underlying chemistry between these two characters. Their scenes together crackles in the summer heat. Interestingly, Woodward was already expecting her first child while filming this movie. Brynner's southernized Russian accent is an entertaining distraction. This is a must see but leave your expectations of an adaptation at the door. Hopefully they'll release a DVD soon!
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    • May 21, 2006

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 1959 (Sweden)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Jerry Wald Productions
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • 1 hour 50 minutes
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