Suddenly, Last Summer
Trouble ensues when the only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable dies. His cousin Catherine, who vacationed with him, is deeply affected by the death and Violet wants her lobotomized to cover up the truth of her son's mysterious death.
Released:
December 22, 1959
Cast:
December 22, 1959
Cast:
Elizabeth Taylor
Katharine Hepburn
Montgomery Clift
Director:
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer:
Sam Spiegel
Written by:
Gore Vidal and Tennessee Williams
Distributor:
Columbia Pictures
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer:
Sam Spiegel
Written by:
Gore Vidal and Tennessee Williams
Distributor:
Columbia Pictures
Budget:
$3,000,000
Box Office:
$6,375,000
Awards:
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
69
$3,000,000
Box Office:
$6,375,000
Awards:
Academy Award (Nominated) - Best Actress in a Leading Role (Elizabeth Taylor)
Academy Award (Nominated) - Best Actress in a Leading Role (Katharine Hepburn)
Academy Award (Nominated) - Best Art Direction-Set Direction, Black and White (Oliver Messel, William Kellner, Scott Slimon)
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
69