Suddenly, Last Summer
“Suddenly, last summer, Cathy knew she was being used for something evil!”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Tivify | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Suddenly, Last Summer
Suddenly, Last Summer is a 1959 English-language thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The cast is led by Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Montgomery Clift. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Suddenly, Last Summer was produced by Horizon Pictures, Academy Pictures Corporation, and Camp Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 22, 1959, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Writers
- Tennessee Williams, Gore Vidal
- Release date
- December 22, 1959
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Horizon Pictures, Academy Pictures Corporation, Camp Films
Suddenly, Last Summer cast & crew
Suddenly, Last Summer was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and written by Tennessee Williams and Gore Vidal.
The cast features Elizabeth Taylor as Catherine Holly, Katharine Hepburn as Violet Venable, Montgomery Clift as Dr. Cukrowicz, Albert Dekker as Lawrence Hockstader, Mercedes McCambridge as Grace Holly, and Gary Raymond as George Holly.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Malcolm Arnold, cinematography is by Jack Hildyard, and it was produced by Sam Spiegel.
Is Suddenly, Last Summer worth watching?
Suddenly, Last Summer holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 314 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, drama, and mystery, Suddenly, Last Summer is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Suddenly, Last Summer
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Cast of Suddenly, Last Summer
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
Patricia Marmont
Nurse Benson
Joan Young
Sister Felicity
Maria Britneva
Lucy
Sheila Robbins
Dr. Hockstader's Secretary
David Cameron
Young Blonde Intern
Suddenly, Last Summer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Suddenly, Last Summer in United States?
Suddenly, Last Summer is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Suddenly, Last Summer in?
Suddenly, Last Summer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Suddenly, Last Summer?
Suddenly, Last Summer runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Suddenly, Last Summer rated?
Suddenly, Last Summer is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 314 ratings.
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