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Book Vs. Movie: Suddenly Last Summer

The 1958 Play Vs.The 1959 Movie

Suddenly Last Summer is a 1959 film based on the play by Tennessee Williams, adapted for the screen by Gore Vidal and Williams himself. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, and Montgomery Clift. The plot revolves around a wealthy widow, Mrs. Violet Venable (played by Hepburn), who seeks to lobotomize her niece, Catherine Holly (played by Taylor), to prevent her from revealing the truth about her son’s death. Montgomery Clift plays Dr. John Cukrowicz, a neurosurgeon who is drawn into the family’s dark and twisted secrets.

The film is notable for its intense performances and its exploration of themes such as mental illness, family secrets, and repressed sexuality. It received several Academy Award nominations, including Best Actress for Hepburn and Taylor.

Suddenly Last Summer (1959) Tennessee Williams, Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, & Montgomery Clift – Book Vs Movie Podcast

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