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The Fugitive Kind

NR19602h 1mSidney Lumet
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 56%

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"With a guitar and a snake skin jacket he drifted out of the rain...and into the lives of these two women..."

Val Xavier, a drifter of obscure origins, arrives at a small town and gets a job in a store run by Lady Torrence. Her husband, Jabe M. Torrance, is dying of cancer. Val is pursued by Carol Cutere, the enigmatic local tramp-of-good-family.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Fugitive Kind (1960) about?

Val Xavier, a drifter of obscure origins, arrives at a small town and gets a job in a store run by Lady Torrence. Her husband, Jabe M. Torrance, is dying of cancer. Val is pursued by Carol Cutere, the enigmatic local tramp-of-good-family.

Who stars in The Fugitive Kind?

The Fugitive Kind stars Marlon Brando (Valentine 'Snakeskin' Xavier), Anna Magnani (Lady Torrance), Joanne Woodward (Carol Cutrere), Victor Jory (Jabe Torrance), Maureen Stapleton (Vee Talbot). The film was directed by Sidney Lumet.

How long is The Fugitive Kind?

The Fugitive Kind has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1960. It is rated NR.

Is The Fugitive Kind worth watching?

The Fugitive Kind holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 56. Fans of Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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