The Fugitive Kind. 1960 United Artists.
Starring: Marlon Brando, Joanne Woodward, Anna Magnani, Victor Jory
Written by Tennessee Williams
Director: Sidney Lumet
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A decent film based on Tennessee Williams' play Orpheus Descending starring Marlon Brando as a guitar slingin' drifter named Valentine "Snakeskin" Xavier who leaves New Orleans to avoid arrest, and finds work at a five-and-dime in a small town run by Lady Torrence (Magnani), whose husband lies dying in the apartment above the store. Val also finds himself pursued romantically by two local women, the alcoholic nymphomaniac (Woodward) and a simple housewife (Maureen Stapleton), but ends up breaking both of their hearts when he succumbs to the Lady's charms, a decision that could prove very dangerous. Will Val skip town, or stay and risk being shot by the local sheriff?
Highly recommended.
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