Suddenly, Last Summer
1959, English. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Suddenly, last summer, Cathy knew she was being used for something evil!
The only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable dies while on vacation with his cousin Catherine. What the girl saw was so horrible that she went insane; now Mrs. Venable wants Catherine lobotomized to cover up the truth.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Joseph L. MankiewiczDirector
- Elizabeth TaylorCatherine Holly
- Katharine HepburnViolet Venable
- Montgomery CliftDr. Cukrowicz
- Albert DekkerLawrence Hockstader
- Mercedes McCambridgeGrace Holly
- Gary RaymondGeorge Holly
- Mavis VilliersMiss Foxhill
- Patricia MarmontNurse Benson
- Joan YoungSister Felicity
- Maria BritnevaLucy
- Sheila RobbinsDr. Hockstader's Secretary
- David CameronYoung Blonde Intern
Details
- Released
- 22 December 1959
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Tennessee Williams, Gore Vidal
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $9M
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What Suddenly, Last Summer is based on
Suddenly, Last Summer is based on Suddenly, Last Summer by Tennessee Williams.
Suddenly, Last Summer
By Tennessee Williams
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Suddenly, Last Summer: quick answers
Is Suddenly, Last Summer worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 331 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Suddenly, Last Summer?
Suddenly, Last Summer runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Suddenly, Last Summer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Suddenly, Last Summer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Suddenly, Last Summer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Suddenly, Last Summer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Suddenly, Last Summer on?
Suddenly, Last Summer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Suddenly, Last Summer?
If you liked Suddenly, Last Summer, try The Killing of a Sacred Deer, The I Inside, The Sixth Sense.
Who directed Suddenly, Last Summer?
Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and stars Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Montgomery Clift.
What is Suddenly, Last Summer based on?
Suddenly, Last Summer is based on Suddenly, Last Summer by Tennessee Williams.