The Sound and the Fury (1959)
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In this filmed adaptation of William Faulkner's seminal work, Yul Brynner stars as Jason Compson, the oldest son of a once-proud Southern family rife with inner turmoil. His promiscuous sister, Caddy (Margaret Leighton), has suddenly rolled back into town with an illegitimate daughter called Quentin (Joanne Woodward) in tow. Finding no love in her own clan, Quentin opts for a relationship with Charlie Bush, an irresponsible circus worker played by Stuart Whitman. Meanwhile, Ben (Jack Warden), a mentally-handicapped uncle, is a never-ending source of embarrassment for all concerned. Directed by Martin Ritt, this was the first film to be made from The Sound and the Fury. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Starring:
- Yul Brynner, Joanne Woodward, (more)
- Director(s):
- Martin Ritt
Synopsis of The Sound and the Fury
In this filmed adaptation of William Faulkner's seminal work, Yul Brynner stars as Jason Compson, the oldest son of a once-proud Southern family rife with inner turmoil. His promiscuous sister, Caddy (Margaret Leighton), has suddenly rolled back into town with an illegitimate daughter called Quentin (Joanne Woodward) in tow. Finding no love in her own clan, Quentin opts for a relationship with Charlie Bush, an irresponsible circus worker played by Stuart Whitman. Meanwhile, Ben (Jack Warden), a mentally-handicapped uncle, is a never-ending source of embarrassment for all concerned. Directed by Martin Ritt, this was the first film to be made from The Sound and the Fury. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Sound and the Fury
- Yul Brynner - Jason Compson
- Margaret Leighton - Caddy Compson
- Ethel Waters - Dilsey
- Françoise Rosay - Mrs. Compson
- Albert Dekker - Earl
- Roy E. Glenn, Jr. - Job
- Joanne Woodward - Quentin Compson
- Stuart Whitman - Charlie Bush
- Jack Warden - Ben Compson
- John Beal - Howard
- Stephen Perry - Luster
- Bill Gunn - T.P.
- Director(s):
- Martin Ritt
- Writer(s):
- Harriet Frank, Jr., Irving Ravetch
- Producer(s):
- Jerry Wald
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