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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 -
Alexandra Del Lago -
Heavenly Finley -
'Boss' Finley -
Thomas J. Finley, Jr. -
Aunt Nonnie -
Miss Lucy -
Dr. George Scudder -
Scotty -
Bud -
Dan Hatcher -
Leroy
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Ben Jackson -
Mayor Henricks -
Mrs. Maribelle Norris
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Director:
Richard BrooksWriters:
Tennessee Williams (play), Richard Brooks (written for the screen by)All Cast & Crew
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Ed Begley won Best Supporting Actor for this film on his only Academy Award nomination.
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Chance Wayne:
Princess, each of us has his own private hell to go to.
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At 52:52, the position of Chance's arm changes.
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Release Date:
29 May 1962Language
English
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