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The Sound and the Fury

NR19591h 50mMartin Ritt
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 60%
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"William Faulkner's blistering story of love that breaks the unwritten commandment !"

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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What is The Sound and the Fury (1959) about?

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…

Who stars in The Sound and the Fury?

The Sound and the Fury stars Yul Brynner (Jason Compson), Joanne Woodward (Quentin Compson / Narrator), Margaret Leighton (Caddy Compson), Stuart Whitman (Charlie Busch), Ethel Waters (Dilsey). The film was directed by Martin Ritt.

How long is The Sound and the Fury?

The Sound and the Fury has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated NR.

Is The Sound and the Fury worth watching?

The Sound and the Fury holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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