Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage (1994)
A study of Tennessee Williams's life and work as a whole, ranging from his youth in Mississippi and in St. Louis to success and acclaim, followed by the final difficult years. Includes some of the most celebrated scenes from film adaptations of Williams' work, among them extracts of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951),Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), Night of the Iguana, The (1964), and Suddenly, Last Summer (1993) (TV). Contains footage of Williams being interviewed, including conversations with David Frost, 'Edward R. Murrow (I)', and Melvyn Bragg, as well as reminiscences from people who knew and worked with him, among them Edward Albee, Gore Vidal, and his lifelong friend, Lady Maria St. Just. Features readings from Elia Kazan's Notebook by Kim Hunter.
Cast
- Tennessee Williams - Self (archive footage)
- Carroll Baker - Baby Doll Meighan (archive footage)
- Reed Birney - Actor
- Melvyn Bragg - Self
- Marlon Brando - Stanley Kowalski / Valentine 'Snakeskin' Xavier (archive footage)
- Dick Cavett - Self (archive footage)
- Montgomery Clift - Dr. Cukrowicz (archive footage)
- David Frost - Self
- Katharine Hepburn - Mrs. Venable (archive footage)
- Kim Hunter - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
literature, interview, playwright
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage about?
- A study of Tennessee Williams's life and work as a whole, ranging from his youth in Mississippi and in St. Louis to success and acclaim, followed by the final difficult years. Includes some of the most celebrated scenes from film adaptations of Williams' work, among them extracts of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951),Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), Night of the Iguana, The (1964), and Suddenly, Last Summer (1993) (TV). Contains footage of Williams being interviewed, including conversations with David Frost, 'Edward R. Murrow (I)', and Melvyn Bragg, as well as reminiscences from people who knew and worked with him, among them Edward Albee, Gore Vidal, and his lifelong friend, Lady Maria St. Just. Features readings from Elia Kazan's Notebook by Kim Hunter.
- Who directed Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage?
- Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage was directed by Merrill Brockway.
- Who stars in Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage?
- Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage stars Tennessee Williams, Carroll Baker, Reed Birney, Melvyn Bragg, Marlon Brando, Dick Cavett.
- How long is Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage?
- Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage?
- Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage is a Documentary film.
- Where was Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage produced?
- Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage was produced in United States of America.