The Sound and the Fury

1959
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1h 50m

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6.2/10

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Yul Brynner and Joanne Woodward in The Sound and the Fury (1959)

Drama focusing on a family of Southern aristocrats who are trying to deal with the dissolution of their clan and the loss of its reputation, faith, fortunes, and respect.

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Drama focusing on a family of Southern aristocrats who are trying to deal with the dissolution of their clan and the loss of its reputation, faith, fortunes, and respect.Drama focusing on a family of Southern aristocrats who are trying to deal with the dissolution of their clan and the loss of its reputation, faith, fortunes, and respect.Drama focusing on a family of Southern aristocrats who are trying to deal with the dissolution of their clan and the loss of its reputation, faith, fortunes, and respect.

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6.2/10

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Yul Brynner

Jason Compson

Joanne Woodward

Quentin Compson…

Margaret Leighton

Caddy Compson

Stuart Whitman

Charlie Busch

Ethel Waters

Dilsey

Jack Warden

Ben Compson

Françoise Rosay

Mrs. Caroline Compson

John Beal

Howard Compson

Albert Dekker

Earl Snopes

Steven Perry

Luster
(as Stephen Perry)

Bill Gunn

T.P. - Dilsey's Grandson
(as William Gunn)

Roy Glenn

Don Ames

Townsman
(uncredited)

Jean Carson

Mary Ellen
(uncredited)

William Challee

Roustabout
(uncredited)

Esther Dale

Mrs. Maud Mansfield
(uncredited)

Walt Davis

Townsman
(uncredited)

Gary Diamond

Boy
(uncredited)

Director
- Martin Ritt
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Trivia
Ethel Waters' final film.

Goofs
When Caddy and Quentin are talking in Caddy's bedroom, the shadow of the boom mic is visible in the mirror above the dressing table.

Quotes
Quentin Compson: I just happen to be an eccentric.

Connections
Referenced in Family Ties: The Homecoming (1983)

Soundtracks
Kingdom Coming
(uncredited)
aka "The Year of Jubilo"
Music by Henry Clay Work
Played by the marching band

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A BAD Movie and adaptation

OK...this is one of the WORST adaptations of all time. For those who say "it's BETTER than the original novel"...are you MAD!!! Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury" is one the the greatest American novels ever written (just because it can't be read by someone with a 5th grade education doesn't mean it isn't any good). The only thing this film has in common with the novel is the title and the names of the characters. Overall...it it dreadful, and fans of the novel are encouraged to stay away from it.

Oh...and who's brilliant idea was it to cast Yul Brenner as Jason. UGH!