Synopsis
The once-prominent Compson family of Jefferson, Miss., has been reduced to near-penury by generations of alcoholism and sin. Levelheaded Jason struggles to keep the family together, but his teenage stepsister, Quentin, chafes against his strictures. When Quentin's estranged mother reappears in town, and carnival worker Charles attempts to seduce the virginal teen, the family may finally be headed for complete collapse.
Movie Information
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Writers
- Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr.
- Release Year
- 1959
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (18 votes)
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The once-prominent Compson family of Jefferson, Miss., has been reduced to near-penury by generations of alcoholism and sin. Levelheaded Jason struggles to keep the family together, but his teenage stepsister, Quentin, chafes against his strictures. When Quentin's estranged mother reappears in town, and carnival worker Charles attempts to seduce the virginal teen, the family may finally be headed for complete collapse.
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