Storyline

Loosely based on the William Faulkner novel, this movie follows the lives and passions of the Compsons: a once-proud Southern family now just barely scraping by both financially and emotionally. Howard passes the time in a bottle; his brother Bengy is child in a man's body; sister Caddy has come crawling home after years of being kept by a string of "admirers." Only Jason, the cruel, cold-hearted adopted head of the family, and Quentin, who was abandoned at birth by Caddy, have the fire and the fury needed to put the family back on its feet again.—A.L.Beneteau

Plot Keywords

mississippi, southern u.s., based on novel, mental illness, deep south, emotional abuse, dysfunctional family, repetition in title, alcoholism, betrayal, estate, illegitimate child, illegitimate daughter, mental retardation, southern gothic, southerner, 1950s, tension, family relationships, kiss

Short Review

The whole cast is magnificent and the color production rates top credits.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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