The Sound and the Fury
“William Faulkner's blistering story of love that breaks the unwritten commandment !”
Synopsis
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.
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The Sound and the Fury (1959) - Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-20
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Yul Brynner
Jason Compson
Joanne Woodward
Quentin Compson / Narrator
Margaret Leighton
Caddy Compson
Stuart Whitman
Charlie Busch
Ethel Waters
Dilsey
Jack Warden
Ben Compson
Albert Dekker
Earl Snopes
John Beal
Howard Compson
Françoise Rosay
Caroline Compson
Steven Perry
Luster
Bill Gunn
T.P.
Roy Glenn
Job
Jean Carson
Mary Ellen (uncredited)
William Challee
Roustabout (uncredited)
Esther Dale
Mrs. Maud Mansfield
Walt Davis
Townsman (uncredited)
Gary Diamond
Boy (uncredited)
Minta Durfee
Townswoman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Screenplay & Story
- Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- The Sound and the Fury
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Jerry Wald Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Ritt
Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch, William Faulkner
Alex North
Charles G. Clarke
Stuart Gilmore
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Harriet Frank Jr.
Screenplay
Martin Ritt
Director
Irving Ravetch
Screenplay
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Jerry Wald
Producer
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sound and the Fury
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What is The Sound and the Fury about?
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.
Who directed The Sound and the Fury?
The Sound and the Fury was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in The Sound and the Fury?
The principal cast of The Sound and the Fury includes Yul Brynner, Joanne Woodward, Margaret Leighton, Stuart Whitman, Ethel Waters.
When was The Sound and the Fury released and how long is it?
The Sound and the Fury was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sound and the Fury?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sound and the Fury was composed by Alex North.
Is The Sound and the Fury based on a book or true story?
The Sound and the Fury is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Faulkner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sound and the Fury?
The Sound and the Fury holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).