Summer And Smoke

– In a small Mississippi town in 1916, an eccentric spinster battles her romantic yearnings for the ra..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 58 Minutes
Release Year:
1961
Summer and Smoke (1961)

In a small Mississippi town in 1916, an eccentric spinster battles her romantic yearnings for the randy boy next door. A 1961 film, adapted from a Tennessee Williams play, starring Geraldine Page, Laurence Harvey, John McIntire, Una Merkel and Rita Moreno.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

01 Apr 1962

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Passed

Director:

Peter Glenville

Writer:

Tennessee Williams (play), James Poe (screenplay), Meade Roberts (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Laurence Harvey, Geraldine Page, Rita Moreno, Una Merkel

Plot:

Since childhood, spinster Alma Winemiller has loved handsome young Dr. John Buchanan, Jr.. But John has fallen hard for Rosa Zacharias, the town's sultry vamp, and descends into a seamy nightlife while ignoring Alma's dreams of romance and possible marriage.

Awards:

Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations.

Production:

Paramount Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10