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Plot: This black-and-white film adaptation of Tennessee Williams's Southern gothic play is perhaps more famous for the rumored off-screen shenanigans of its stars than for its over-the-top repressed sexuali...( read more read more... )ty (only Williams could pull off that paradox, and pull it off he does). Supposedly, stars Katharine Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor battled for screen time; Hepburn warred very publicly with director Joseph Mankiewicz; and a postaccident Montgomery Clift relied heavily on painkillers and support from friend Taylor during the grueling shoot. Even this, however, cannot top the events of the film itself, revolving around the unseen playboy Sebastian and his mysterious death, which has something to do with young boys, a decadent European vacation, and Taylor in a provocative wet, white bathing suit. To give away the plot would spoil the fun, but suffice it to say that what Taylor saw was so horrible it drove her nuts, and Sebastian's mother (Hepburn) wants her to have a lobotomy in order to keep it from coming out; Clift is brought in to do the procedure. It's all a hoot and a holler, but as played by the two leading ladies (both of whom nabbed Oscar nominations), it's also compelling, chilling, and utterly gothic. Taylor gives a fierce performance, as the climaxing monologue that reveals Sebastian's "secret" rests entirely on her shoulders, and Hepburn plays brilliantly against type as Sebastian's manipulating, overbearing mother. Only Clift, saddled with a dreary character in charge of plot exposition, fails to deliver. Adapted by Gore Vidal. --Mark Englehart

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  • grayavec
    grayavec
    4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 16, 2008
    It isn't just the wonderful performances of the stars that make this a good movie or the horror of the secret of last summer. The cinematography draws you into the scenes with as much drama as the actors put out.
  • MikeKiddo
    MikeKiddo
    4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 9, 2008
    A highly psychotic film in every possible way. Watch Liz Taylor mop the floor withKate Hepbrun (not that she doesn't have her moments) The writing is beyond brilliant: THEY HAD DE-VOUUUURED HIIIM!
  • periwinklepetticoats
    periwinklepetticoats
    3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 18, 2008
    The play is amazing and once you undersxztand the symbolism the film makes a lot of sense. I actually liked this, although it is not one of the best adaptations of William's work.
  • 00Film
    00Film
    5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 26, 2008
    This is a dark old tale...even for hollywood at the time. but all 3 main actors r brilliant, the last 20 mins are completely spellbinding
  • oraitolgeta
    oraitolgeta
    4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    October 2, 2007
    One of the most grippingly sinister movies I have ever seen. Katherin Hepburn, Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor are, as always, phenomenal. The story circles round and round something horrible at its centre right up to the frenzied conclusion. This one kept me holding my breath.
  • VictoriaEGS
    VictoriaEGS
    4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 10, 2007
    Blessed be Tennessee Williams and his incredible roles. The acting, as in any other Williams adaptation (and Mankiewicz film for that matter) is nothing short of superb... but Elizabeth Taylor, dear Liz, gives the performance of a lifetime, and one that might become my favourite performance ever (her only competitor coming from another Williams adaptation: Brando's Stanley Kowalski) La Kate and specially Clift are also amazing
  • genuwine57
    genuwine57
    5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 17, 2007
    totally insane, but one of my favorites, id love to see the play, it was revived last year but i didnt know about it then, would love to have seen it
  • JudyGarlandFan
    JudyGarlandFan
    3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 11, 2007
    I've been watching this movie since I was about five years old, and has become one big inside joke between my family. While Elizabeth Taylor and Katharine Hepburn have brilliant performances as two equally derranged women, it still manages to be funny... in a really scary, bizarre sort of way.
  • purplbutterflyz
    purplbutterflyz
    3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    March 11, 2007
    Confusing and yet i counldnt take my eyes off the screen...it is a classic mystery story..better than many i have seen. Elizabeth Taylor surprised me with her astounding talent for acting! great show everyone!
  • nanoqna
    nanoqna
    4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    January 10, 2007
    elizabeth taylor is good in this movie. but katharine hepburn isnt although shes really good in most movies. the movie is so weird. its so weird but cool.
  • bgrl82
    bgrl82
    4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    December 21, 2006
    Directed by Mankiewicz, from a Tennessee WIlliams play. Awesomely dark movie with a very climactic ending. Elizabeth Taylor's acting may seem a little over-the-top at first but once you get sucked in, it seems appropriately melo-dramatic. Katherine Hepburn is excellent in her supporting role.
  • jujubes4u
    jujubes4u
    3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 11, 2006
    Another odd Tennesse Williams play becomes a powerful, if not slightly uncomfortable film with great performances from the cast.
  • swedishsouffle
    swedishsouffle
    4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 30, 2006
    A movie dealing with insanity always catches my attention. This one was horrible, interesting.. and was a kind of a suspense film. I liked it.
  • firsttoke
    firsttoke
    5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 23, 2006
    Katharine Hepburn is breathtaking as Mrs. Violet Venable in this Tennessee Williams classic, with Elizabeth Taylor equaly as awe striking as Catherine. Stumming film!
  • gmc87
    gmc87
    4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 19, 2006
    High drama version of the dark Tennessee Williams play. However, there is not enough room on the screen for both Taylor and Hepburn.

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