The Sound and the Fury (1959)
William Faulkner's blistering story of love that breaks the unwritten commandment !
1959 · NR · 1h 50m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Martin Ritt
Writers: Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr., William Faulkner
Music by: Alex North
Cinematography: Charles G. Clarke
Editor: Stuart Gilmore
Cast
Yul Brynner as Jason CompsonJoanne Woodward as Quentin Compson / NarratorMargaret Leighton as Caddy CompsonStuart Whitman as Charlie BuschEthel Waters as DilseyJack Warden as Ben CompsonAlbert Dekker as Earl SnopesJohn Beal as Howard CompsonFrançoise Rosay as Caroline CompsonSteven Perry as LusterBill Gunn as T.P.Roy Glenn as JobMore like this
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