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The film Suddenly, Last Summer is an adaptation of a 1958 play by Tennessee Williams.
Answer: True
The film is indeed an adaptation of Tennessee Williams' 1958 play, also titled 'Suddenly, Last Summer'.
The film originated from a full-length novel by Tennessee Williams.
Answer: False
The film originated from a one-act play by Tennessee Williams, which was part of the 1958 off-Broadway double-bill titled 'Garden District'.
On what literary work is the film Suddenly, Last Summer based?
Answer: A 1958 play titled 'Suddenly, Last Summer'
The film is an adaptation of Tennessee Williams' 1958 one-act play, 'Suddenly, Last Summer,' which was part of the 'Garden District' double-bill.
What was the origin of the film Suddenly, Last Summer?
Answer: A one-act play by Tennessee Williams
The film is based on a one-act play by Tennessee Williams, specifically the play 'Suddenly, Last Summer' from the 1958 'Garden District' double-bill.
What did director Joseph L. Mankiewicz describe the play 'Suddenly, Last Summer' as?
Answer: Badly constructed and based on elementary Freudian psychology.
Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz held a critical view of the source material, describing the play as 'badly constructed and based on the most elementary Freudian psychology'.
The plot centers on Catherine Holly's attempt to uncover the truth about her cousin Sebastian's disappearance.
Answer: False
The central premise involves Catherine Holly's psychiatric evaluation and potential lobotomy following her witnessing her cousin Sebastian Venable's death, rather than solely an attempt to uncover the truth of his disappearance.
The main story of Suddenly, Last Summer is set in 1957.
Answer: False
The main narrative of the film is set in 1937, not 1957.
The story of Suddenly, Last Summer primarily takes place in New York City and on a fictional island.
Answer: False
The story begins in New Orleans and involves events that occurred on the fictional island of Cabeza de Lobo, not New York City.
Violet Venable wants Catherine to undergo a lobotomy to protect the family's reputation.
Answer: False
Violet Venable's primary motivation is to have Catherine undergo a lobotomy to suppress the disturbing truth about her son Sebastian's demise, rather than solely for reputation.
Violet Venable offers to finance a new hospital wing to persuade the administrator to approve Catherine's lobotomy.
Answer: True
Violet Venable attempts to influence the hospital administration by offering to finance a new wing in exchange for the lobotomy being performed on Catherine.
Dr. John Cukrowicz is initially brought in to perform the lobotomy on Catherine.
Answer: False
Dr. John Cukrowicz is initially brought in as a surgeon to evaluate Catherine for a lobotomy, not to perform it directly.
Catherine's mother and brother agree to commit her for the lobotomy in exchange for financial compensation from Violet.
Answer: True
Catherine's mother and brother are promised a significant sum of money by Violet Venable to consent to Catherine's commitment and the lobotomy procedure.
Catherine reveals that Sebastian Venable was heterosexual and relied solely on his mother.
Answer: False
Catherine's account suggests Sebastian Venable was homosexual and sought to use her as a replacement for his mother, indicating a complex relationship dynamic rather than sole reliance on his mother.
Violet Venable claims Sebastian died from a prolonged illness.
Answer: False
Violet Venable asserts that Sebastian died from a heart attack, not a prolonged illness.
Catherine recounts Sebastian being attacked and eaten by birds on the island.
Answer: False
Catherine recounts Sebastian being attacked and torn apart by a horde of boys begging for money on the island, not by birds.
As Catherine recounts the events, Violet Venable has a complete mental breakdown.
Answer: True
As Catherine vividly recounts the traumatic events, Violet Venable exhibits signs of a mental breakdown, rambling and mistaking Dr. Cukrowicz for Sebastian.
What is the central premise of the plot in Suddenly, Last Summer?
Answer: Catherine Holly undergoing psychiatric evaluation after witnessing her cousin Sebastian's death.
The plot centers on Catherine Holly's psychiatric evaluation and potential lobotomy following her witnessing her cousin Sebastian Venable's death during a trip.
In what year is the main story of Suddenly, Last Summer set?
Answer: 1937
The main narrative of the film is set in 1937.
Where does the story of Suddenly, Last Summer primarily begin?
Answer: New Orleans
The story begins in New Orleans, where Catherine Holly is residing.
What is Violet Venable's primary motivation regarding her niece, Catherine?
Answer: To have Catherine undergo a lobotomy to suppress the truth about Sebastian's death.
Violet Venable's primary motivation is to have Catherine undergo a lobotomy to suppress the disturbing truth about her son Sebastian's demise.
What is Dr. John Cukrowicz's initial role in the story?
Answer: He is a surgeon brought in to evaluate Catherine for a lobotomy.
Dr. John Cukrowicz is initially brought in as a surgeon to evaluate Catherine Holly and determine the appropriateness of a lobotomy.
What does Catherine reveal about Sebastian's sexual orientation?
Answer: He was homosexual.
Catherine's account strongly implies that Sebastian Venable was homosexual.
According to Violet Venable, what was the cause of Sebastian Venable's death?
Answer: A heart attack
Violet Venable claims that Sebastian died from a heart attack.
What was the fate of Sebastian Venable's face in the released film?
Answer: It was never seen on screen.
Sebastian Venable's face is never depicted on screen in the released film, a deliberate choice by the filmmakers.
What was the final interaction between Dr. Cukrowicz and Catherine?
Answer: Dr. Cukrowicz calls out to Catherine, and she takes his hand as they walk away together.
The film concludes with Dr. Cukrowicz calling out to Catherine, who then takes his hand, suggesting a potential path toward recovery or understanding as they depart together.
What was Violet Venable's claim about Catherine's interaction with the gardener?
Answer: Catherine attempted to seduce the gardener, then accused him of assault.
Violet Venable alleged that Catherine attempted to seduce the gardener, and subsequently accused him of assault when he resisted her advances.
Suddenly, Last Summer is classified solely as a psychological drama.
Answer: False
While the film incorporates elements of psychological drama, its classification is broader, encompassing Southern Gothic and mystery genres, as indicated by its description as a Southern Gothic psychological drama mystery film.
The screenplay for Suddenly, Last Summer was written exclusively by Tennessee Williams.
Answer: False
The screenplay was a collaborative effort, co-written by Gore Vidal and Tennessee Williams.
The film Suddenly, Last Summer was distributed by Warner Bros.
Answer: False
The film was distributed by Columbia Pictures, not Warner Bros.
Suddenly, Last Summer had its initial theatrical release in January 1960.
Answer: False
The film's initial theatrical release occurred on December 20, 1959, in Los Angeles, with a general U.S. release in January 1960.
The film has a running time of 98 minutes.
Answer: False
The running time of Suddenly, Last Summer is 114 minutes, not 98 minutes.
Suddenly, Last Summer was produced exclusively in the United States.
Answer: False
The film was produced in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
The reported budget for Suddenly, Last Summer was $5 million.
Answer: False
The film's reported budget was $2.5 million, not $5 million.
Suddenly, Last Summer earned $9 million in worldwide rentals, with $6.4 million from the United States and Canada.
Answer: True
The film achieved significant box office success, earning $9 million in worldwide rentals, with $6.4 million specifically from the United States and Canada.
Who directed the 1959 film Suddenly, Last Summer?
Answer: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
The film was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
The screenplay for Suddenly, Last Summer was written by which two individuals?
Answer: Gore Vidal and Tennessee Williams
The screenplay was a collaborative effort, co-written by Gore Vidal and Tennessee Williams.
Who produced the film Suddenly, Last Summer?
Answer: Sam Spiegel
The film was produced by Sam Spiegel.
Who served as the cinematographer for Suddenly, Last Summer?
Answer: Jack Hildyard
Jack Hildyard served as the cinematographer for the film.
Who composed the musical score for Suddenly, Last Summer, using themes by whom?
Answer: Buxton Orr, using themes by Malcolm Arnold
Buxton Orr composed the musical score, utilizing themes created by Malcolm Arnold.
Which company distributed the film Suddenly, Last Summer?
Answer: Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures was the distributor for the film Suddenly, Last Summer.
When was Suddenly, Last Summer first released theatrically?
Answer: December 20, 1959
The film had its initial theatrical release on December 20, 1959, in Los Angeles, followed by a general U.S. release in January 1960.
What is the running time of the film Suddenly, Last Summer?
Answer: 114 minutes
The film has a running time of 114 minutes.
In which countries was Suddenly, Last Summer produced?
Answer: United Kingdom and United States
The film was produced in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the reported budget for Suddenly, Last Summer?
Answer: $2.5 million
The film's reported budget was $2.5 million.
How much did Suddenly, Last Summer gross in worldwide rentals?
Answer: $9 million
The film earned $9 million in worldwide rentals.
Why did Malcolm Arnold withdraw from composing the film's score?
Answer: He found the story too disturbing.
Malcolm Arnold reportedly withdrew from composing the film's score after finding certain aspects of the story too disturbing, having only completed the main themes.
Elizabeth Taylor played the role of Catherine Holly.
Answer: True
The role of Catherine Holly was portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor.
Albert Dekker played Dr. John Cukrowicz.
Answer: False
Albert Dekker portrayed Dr. Lawrence J. Hockstader. Dr. John Cukrowicz was portrayed by Montgomery Clift.
Which three main actors star in the film Suddenly, Last Summer?
Answer: Katharine Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, and Montgomery Clift
The film's principal cast features Katharine Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, and Montgomery Clift.
Who portrayed Violet Venable in the film?
Answer: Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn delivered the performance of Violet Venable.
Which actor played the role of Dr. John Cukrowicz?
Answer: Montgomery Clift
Montgomery Clift portrayed the character of Dr. John Cukrowicz.
What challenge did Montgomery Clift face during production related to his health?
Answer: He was dependent on drugs and alcohol, making him uninsurable by standard companies.
Montgomery Clift struggled with drug and alcohol dependency following a severe car accident, which rendered him uninsurable by standard film companies, though producer Sam Spiegel approved his casting.
How did Katharine Hepburn react to director Joseph L. Mankiewicz on her last day of filming?
Answer: She spat in his face.
On her final day of filming, Katharine Hepburn reportedly spat in Joseph L. Mankiewicz's face.
What did Elizabeth Taylor use to secure Montgomery Clift's casting in the film?
Answer: Her status as a major box office draw.
Elizabeth Taylor, leveraging her significant box office draw status at the time, used her influence to ensure Montgomery Clift was cast in the film.
Which actor played Dr. Lawrence J. Hockstader?
Answer: Albert Dekker
Albert Dekker portrayed the character of Dr. Lawrence J. Hockstader.
What did Katharine Hepburn feel was an unnecessary depiction regarding her character's destruction?
Answer: A close-up of her character's aging hands.
Katharine Hepburn objected to a close-up shot of her hands, feeling it unnecessarily emphasized her character's physical deterioration.
How did Elizabeth Taylor secure Montgomery Clift's casting?
Answer: By using her leverage as a major box office draw.
Elizabeth Taylor, leveraging her significant box office draw status at the time, used her influence to ensure Montgomery Clift was cast in the film.
What was Tennessee Williams' later view on the film adaptation of his play?
Answer: He denied having written the screenplay, found Taylor miscast, and stated the film went too far from his play.
Tennessee Williams later expressed strong dissatisfaction with the film, denying involvement in the screenplay, deeming Elizabeth Taylor miscast, and feeling the adaptation deviated significantly from his original play.
Which actresses were nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards for their roles in Suddenly, Last Summer?
Answer: Both Katharine Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor
Both Katharine Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor received Academy Award nominations for Best Actress for their performances in Suddenly, Last Summer.
What did Variety describe Suddenly, Last Summer as in its review?
Answer: Possibly the most bizarre film ever made by any major American company.
Variety's review famously described Suddenly, Last Summer as 'possibly the most bizarre film ever made by any major American company'.
What did Variety describe Suddenly, Last Summer as?
Answer: Possibly the most bizarre film ever made by any major American company.
Variety's review famously described Suddenly, Last Summer as 'possibly the most bizarre film ever made by any major American company'.
What recognition did Elizabeth Taylor receive at the David di Donatello Awards for her performance?
Answer: Golden Plate Award
Elizabeth Taylor received the Golden Plate Award at the David di Donatello Awards for her performance in Suddenly, Last Summer.
What was the stated reason for the Production Code Administration granting special dispensation for the film's themes?
Answer: The film illustrated the horrors of certain lifestyles, making it moral.
The Production Code Administration granted dispensation by deeming the film moral because it illustrated the 'horrors' of certain lifestyles, thereby serving a cautionary purpose.