Sweet Bird of Youth

(1962)Directed by Richard Brooks120 minDrama, Romance
He used love like most men use money.

Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies. Chance runs into trouble when he finds his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of the local politician Tom "Boss" Finley, who more or less forced him to leave his daughter and the town many years ago.

Paul Newmanas Chance Wayne
Geraldine Pageas Alexandra Del Lago
Shirley Knightas Heavenly Finley
Ed Begleyas Tom 'Boss' Finley
Rip Tornas Tom Finley Jr.
Mildred Dunnockas Aunt Nonnie
Madeleine Sherwoodas Miss Lucy
Philip Abbottas George Scudder
Corey Allenas Scotty
Dub Tayloras Dan Hatcher
Barry Atwateras Ben Jackson
Charles Arntas Mayor Henricks
Dorothy Konradas Maribelle Norris
James Chandleras Brutus Haven Smith
Mike Steenas Deputy
Kelly Thordsenas Sheriff Clark
Roy Glennas Charles (uncredited)
Bess Flowersas Spectator at Rally (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardoas Bar Patron (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayreas Man at Rally (uncredited)
BSBert Stevensas Film Crew Member (uncredited)
RGRudy Germaneas Man at Rally (uncredited)