Perfery

Suddenly, Last Summer

(1959)Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz114 minThriller, Drama, Mystery
“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.

Elizabeth Tayloras Catherine Holly
Katharine Hepburnas Violet Venable
Montgomery Cliftas Dr. Cukrowicz
Albert Dekkeras Lawrence Hockstader
Mercedes McCambridgeas Grace Holly
Gary Raymondas George Holly
Mavis Villiersas Miss Foxhill
Patricia Marmontas Nurse Benson
Joan Youngas Sister Felicity
MBMaria Britnevaas Lucy
Sheila Robbinsas Dr. Hockstader's Secretary
DCDavid Cameronas Young Blonde Intern
GDGrace Denbigh Russellas Asylum Patient (uncredited)
Brenda Dunrichas Nurse (uncredited)
Eddie Fisheras Street Urchin (uncredited)
Frank Merloas Audience Member at Operation (uncredited)
Sheila Raynoras Mother of Young Patient (uncredited)
Beatrice Shawas Elderly Lady (uncredited)
Florence Starkas Patient (uncredited)
Julián Ugarteas Sebastian Venable (uncredited)
Gore Vidalas Audience Member at Operation (uncredited)
Rita Webbas Asylum Patient (uncredited)
Sandra Whiteas Young Patient (uncredited)
Ian Wilsonas Patient (uncredited)