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Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)
Drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown after many years of trying to make it in the movies. Arriving with him is a faded film star he picked up along the way, Alexandra Del Lago. ... See full summary »
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Chance Wayne -
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Heavenly Finley -
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Dan Hatcher -
Leroy
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Ben Jackson -
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Mrs. Maribelle Norris
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Director:
Richard BrooksWriters:
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Geraldine Page was nominated for the 1960 Tony Award for best actress in a drama, and recreated her role in this movie.
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Chance Wayne:
The big difference between people is not between the rich and the poor, the good and the evil. The biggest of all differences between people is between those who have had pleasure in love and those who haven't.
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At 1:23:28, camera shadow on the blue suited man as he passes in front of the camera.
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29 May 1962Language
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