The Sound and the Fury
“Man is the sum of his misfortunes”
Synopsis
A look at the trials and tribulations of The Compson siblings, living in the deep south during the early part of the 20th century.
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The Sound and the Fury - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-28
Top Cast
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James Franco
Benjy Compson
Tim Blake Nelson
Father
Scott Haze
Jason Compson IV
Loretta Devine
Dilsey
Ahna O'Reilly
Caddy Compson
Joey King
Miss Quentin
Jacob Loeb
Quentin Compson
Janet Jones
Caroline Bascomb Compson
Dwight Henry
Roskus
Logan Marshall-Green
Dalton Ames
Jim Parrack
Herbert Ames
Kylen Davis
Luster
Brady Permenter
Young Quentin Compson
Stella Allen
Young Caddy Compson
Cody Farr
Young Jason Compson
Jacob Skirtech
Young Benjy Compson
Shawntae Hughes
Versh
Keegan Allen
Man with Red Tie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 23, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Rager
- Original Score
- Tim O'Keefe
- Original Title
- The Sound and the Fury
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Made In Film-Land, Rabbit Bandini Films, New Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Franco
Matt Rager, William Faulkner
Tim O'Keefe
Bruce Thierry Cheung
Joe Murphy, Ian Olds
Vince Jolivette, Caroline Aragon, Miles Levy, Lee Caplin
Department Leadership Roster
James Franco
Director
Kristen Adams
Production Design
Vince Jolivette
Producer
Matt Rager
Screenplay
Caroline Aragon
Producer
Miles Levy
Producer
Joe Murphy
Editor
Lee Caplin
Producer
Ian Olds
Editor
Bruce Thierry Cheung
Director of Photography
Tim O'Keefe
Original Music Composer
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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?
A look at the trials and tribulations of The Compson siblings, living in the deep south during the early part of the 20th century.
Who directed The Sound and the Fury?
The Sound and the Fury was directed by James Franco.
Who stars in The Sound and the Fury?
The principal cast of The Sound and the Fury includes James Franco, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Haze, Loretta Devine, Ahna O'Reilly.
When was The Sound and the Fury released and how long is it?
The Sound and the Fury was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
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 Tim O'Keefe.
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: CA: 18A.