Suddenly, Last Summer

Suddenly, last summer, Cathy knew she was being used for something evil!

19591h 54m7.3(326 votes)

ThrillerDramaMystery

Synopsis

The only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable dies while on vacation with his cousin Catherine. What the girl saw was so horrible that she went insane; now Mrs. Venable wants Catherine lobotomized to cover up the truth.

Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) is a thriller, drama, and mystery film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. It stars Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, and Montgomery Clift. The film runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 326 votes.

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Director

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast

Elizabeth Taylor

Catherine Holly

Katharine Hepburn

Violet Venable

Montgomery Clift

Dr. Cukrowicz

Albert Dekker

Lawrence Hockstader

Mercedes McCambridge

Grace Holly

Gary Raymond

George Holly

Mavis Villiers

Miss Foxhill

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Where can I watch Suddenly, Last Summer?

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Who stars in Suddenly, Last Summer?

Suddenly, Last Summer stars Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Montgomery Clift, and Albert Dekker, and was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.

How long is Suddenly, Last Summer?

Suddenly, Last Summer has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes.

When did Suddenly, Last Summer come out?

Suddenly, Last Summer was released in 1959.

What genre is Suddenly, Last Summer?

Suddenly, Last Summer is a thriller, drama, and mystery film.

Is Suddenly, Last Summer worth watching?

Suddenly, Last Summer holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.