(1958)Directed by Martin Ritt115 minDrama

“The people of Faulkner...the language of Faulkner...the world of Faulkner!”

Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.

Paul Newmanas Ben Quick

Orson Wellesas Will Varner

Lee Remickas Eula Varner

Angela Lansburyas Minnie Littlejohn

Sarah Marshallas Agnes Stewart

Mabel Albertsonas Elizabeth Stewart

Robert Adleras Ambulance Driver (uncredited)

Val Averyas Wilk (uncredited)

Jim Brandtas Linus Olds (uncredited)

Brian Corcoranas Harry Peabody (uncredited)

Lee Ericksonas Tom Shortly (uncredited)

Byron Foulgeras Harris (uncredited)

I. Stanford Jolleyas Houston (uncredited)

Nicholas Kingas John Fisher (uncredited)

RR Ralph Reedas J. V. Bookright (uncredited)

Steve Widdersas Buddy Peabody (uncredited)

Arthur Toveyas Man at Auction (uncredited)

Helen Wallaceas Minor Role (uncredited)

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