The once-prominent Compson family of Jefferson, Miss., has been reduced to near-penury by generations of alcoholism and sin. Levelheaded Jason struggles to keep the family together, but his teenage stepsister, Quentin, chafes against his strictures. When Quentin's estranged mother reappears in town, and carnival worker Charles attempts to seduce the virginal teen, the family may finally be headed for complete collapse.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, Jerry Wald Productions
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Yul Brynner as Jason Compson
Joanne Woodward as Quentin Compson
Margaret Leighton as Caddy Compson
Stuart Whitman as Charlie Busch
Ethel Waters as Dilsey
Top Crew
Martin Ritt · Director
Irving Ravetch · Screenplay
Harriet Frank Jr. · Screenplay
William Faulkner · Novel
Alex North · Composer
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