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Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)

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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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Won 1 Oscar.

Another 2 wins & 7 nominations.

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Trivia

Because of its then-shocking subject matter, this film was given a pre-rating advisory of restricted by the MPAA, prohibiting anyone under the age of 18 from attending. This was pre-rating equivalent of an X (later NC-17) rating. By today's standards, the film is so tame that, when shown on Turner Classic Movies, it's rated TV-PG.

Quotes

Chance Wayne: Princess, just smoke.

Goofs

As Heavenly pulls the speedboat away from the lighthouse dock and Chance waves the contract at her, the document disappears from his right hand, then reappears.

Soundtracks

Over the Rainbow
(1938) (uncredited)
Music by Harold Arlen
Heard as a theme when Chance and Alexandra arrive at the hotel. Played on piano by Ray Sherman.

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Release Date:

29 May 1962

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Malibu, California, USA

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