The Fugitive Kind

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Allan C @RT15713161 Jun 25, 2026 Flawed, but dynamite Tennessee Williams melodrama! The Fugitive Kind (1960) ****1/2 A flawed but irresistible Tennessee Williams melodrama, The Fugitive Kind features one of young Marlon Brando’s most magnetic performances as a drifter trying to go straight. Joanne Woodward is phenomenal, stealing every scene as a wild, unpredictable beatnik and emerging as the film’s most fascinating character. My biggest reservation remains Anna Magnani, whose casting weakens the central romance, but Brando and Woodward’s star power more than compensates. Despite its shortcomings, the film’s overheated emotion and gallery of misfits make for compelling, deliciously melodramatic entertainment. SEE LETTERBOXED FOR FULL REVIEW See more Michael S @RT70477509 May 12, 2025 This is one of my favorite films even though it is very strange and flaw it is an exceptional 50's film noir from the mind of Tennessee Williams. The author actually wrote different versions of this play and there was a Broadway revival in 1989 that was made into a film in 1990, Orpheus Descending, staring Vanessa Redgrave. In interesting to view both versions and see how different directors handle the same material in their respective time periods. Anyway, don't let the poor reviews keep you from watching this unusual film as the performances are amazing by everyone in the cast and you will have certain scenes stuck in your movie memory forever. See more r96 s @RT00952237 Feb 9, 2025 'The Fugitive Kind' is just a bit too slow for me, I almost did enjoy it mind you. Marlon Brando and Anna Magnani are the stars and I did buy into their relationship by the conclusion; which, by the way, goes from 0 to 60 real quick! It is a solid ending though. What precedes just meanders a little too much, for my liking at least. There were periods where I was locked on to events onscreen, though the down moments were quite noticeable too, unfortunately, and when all is said and done the latter probably outweighs the former. See more Franky L @kungfugrandma Apr 3, 2024 This movie showed the ugly side of people, and the rampid discrimination against all kinds in the 1950s south. Marlon Brando showed his superb acting in this almost film noir. A mustxwatch for Brando fans. See more Steve D @RT35616104 Jul 12, 2023 Not a lot here despite the great cast. See more Martin B @RT44235356 Feb 1, 2023 Absolutely riveting. The perfectly cast aging Magnani, tortured and looking for anything to make her want to live her life once again my favorite. Brando and Woodward brilliant as well. It's about the dialogue you have to be paying attention. Not a particular fan of Brando movies he's critical to make this movie work. My favorite Brando movie. See more Read all reviews

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