The Sound and the Fury
1959, English. Directed by Martin Ritt.
William Faulkner's blistering story of love that breaks the unwritten commandment !
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Martin RittDirector
- Yul BrynnerJason Compson
- Joanne WoodwardQuentin Compson / Narrator
- Margaret LeightonCaddy Compson
- Stuart WhitmanCharlie Busch
- Ethel WatersDilsey
- Jack WardenBen Compson
- Albert DekkerEarl Snopes
- John BealHoward Compson
- Françoise RosayCaroline Compson
- Steven PerryLuster
- Bill GunnT.P.
- Roy GlennJob
Details
- Released
- 27 March 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch
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What The Sound and the Fury is based on
The Sound and the Fury is based on The Sound and the Fury (1929) by William Faulkner.
1929
The Sound and the Fury
By William Faulkner
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How long is The Sound and the Fury?
The Sound and the Fury runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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The Sound and the Fury parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sound and the Fury is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sound and the Fury on?
The Sound and the Fury isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 March 1959. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sound and the Fury?
If you liked The Sound and the Fury, try All Together Now, Omaha, The River.
Who directed The Sound and the Fury?
The Sound and the Fury (1959) was directed by Martin Ritt and stars Yul Brynner, Joanne Woodward, Margaret Leighton.
What is The Sound and the Fury based on?
The Sound and the Fury is based on The Sound and the Fury (1929) by William Faulkner.