The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
“In the daring production of Tennessee Williams' only novel...”
Synopsis
An aging actress travels to Rome with her husband; after he suddenly dies during the flight, she begins a passionate affair with a young gigolo.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, The (1961)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Vivien Leigh
Karen Stone
Warren Beatty
Paolo di Leo
Lotte Lenya
Contessa Magda Terribili-Gonzales
Coral Browne
Meg
Jill St. John
Barbara Bingham
Ernest Thesiger
Stefano
Jeremy Spenser
Young Man
Stella Bonheur
Mrs. Jamison-Walker
Bessie Love
Bunny
Josephine Brown
Lucia
Peter Dyneley
Lloyd Greener
Carl Jaffe
Baron Waldheim
Harold Kasket
Tailor
Viola Keats
Julia Mcllheny
Cleo Laine
Singer
Elspeth March
Mrs. Barrow
Warren Mitchell
Giorgio
Henry McCarty
Campbell Kennedy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beverly Hills, California
Festival / Special Debut
December 28, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Quintero
- Screenplay & Story
- Gavin Lambert
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Seven Arts Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Quintero
Gavin Lambert, Tennessee Williams
Richard Addinsell
Harry Waxman
Ralph Kemplen
Louis De Rochemont
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Kemplen
Editor
José Quintero
Director
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
Louis De Rochemont
Producer
Gavin Lambert
Screenplay
Roger K. Furse
Production Design
Pierre Balmain
Costume Design
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone.
Missing Mine
Golden Globe Nominated Titles - IMDb
50 films, Adaptations from Classic Stage Plays
Book Adaptations
Oscar Best Supporting Actress Nominees
Complete list of Oscar Best Supporting Actress Nominees
Oscars 1962
Nominees and selected films for the 34th Academy Awards (ceremony year 1962).
Similar Titles to The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4
6.4
6.6
5.2
4.1
7.9Anime
5.3
4.9
6.8
5.9
6.5
6.7
5.5
6.6
6.3
10.0
7.0
6.6
More Like The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone about?
An aging actress travels to Rome with her husband; after he suddenly dies during the flight, she begins a passionate affair with a young gigolo.
Who directed The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone?
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone was directed by José Quintero.
Who stars in The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone?
The principal cast of The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone includes Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Lotte Lenya, Coral Browne, Jill St. John.
When was The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone released and how long is it?
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone was composed by Richard Addinsell.
Is The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone based on a book or true story?
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tennessee Williams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone?
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).