Sweet Bird of Youth
“He used love like most men use money.”
Synopsis
Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown as the companion of faded movie star Alexandra Del Lago, hoping she can help him break into the film industry. Upon his return, he encounters complications when he reunites with his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of local politician Tom "Boss" Finley, who had previously compelled him to leave the town and their daughter years earlier.
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Edited by Henry BermanShot by Milton R Krasner
Also known as
- Süßer Vogel Jugendde
- Dulce pájaro de juventudes
- Doux oiseau de jeunessefr
- La dolce ala della giovinezzait
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Cast & Crew
17 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Paul Newman
as Chance Wayne
Geraldine Page
as Alexandra Del Lago
Shirley Knight
as Heavenly Finley
Ed Begley
as 'Boss' Finley
Rip Torn
as Thomas J. Finley, Jr.
Mildred Dunnock
as Aunt Nonnie
Madeleine Sherwood
as Miss Lucy
Corey Allen
as Scotty
Philip Abbott
as Dr. George Scudder
Barry Cahill
as Bud
Ed Begley Nm0003225
as 'Boss' Finley
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2Writers
3Producers
1Other crew
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