The Sound and the Fury

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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Key crew

• Martin RittDirector
• Irving RavetchScreenplay
• Harriet Frank Jr.Screenplay
• Alex NorthOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Yul BrynnerJason Compson
• Joanne WoodwardQuentin Compson / Narrator
• Margaret LeightonCaddy Compson
• Stuart WhitmanCharlie Busch
• Ethel WatersDilsey
• Jack WardenBen Compson
• Albert DekkerEarl Snopes
• John BealHoward Compson
• Françoise RosayCaroline Compson
• Steven PerryLuster
• Bill GunnT.P.
• Roy GlennJob

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