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Hurry Sundown (1967)
Director: Otto Preminger
Cast: Michael Caine, Jane Fonda, John Phillip Law, Diahann Carroll
Runtime146 min
RatingNR
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A ruthless Southern opportunist tries to buy his cousin's land, and when thwarted, brings several tragedies to the lives of his loved ones.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Hurry Sundown, the 1967 drama directed by Otto Preminger, received a mixed critical reception, with some finding its depiction of Southern racial tensions and power struggles heavy-handed. The film was not a major awards contender, though it did receive a Golden Globe nomination. Its IMDb rating of 6.2 out of 10 suggests a somewhat divided audience response.
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Hurry Sundown, the 1967 film directed by the legendary Otto Preminger, offers a captivating blend of Southern Gothic drama and sociopolitical themes. With a powerhouse cast led by Michael Caine and Jane Fonda, the film delves into the complexities of land ownership, greed, and racial tensions in the post-WWII South, delivering a thought-provoking and visually striking cinematic experience.
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Hurry Sundown is a 1967 American drama film produced and directed by Otto Preminger, and starring Jane Fonda and Michael Caine. The screenplay by Horton Foote and Thomas C. Ryan is based on the 1965 novel of the same title by K.B. Gilden, a pseudonym for the married couple Katya and Bert Gilden. It marked Faye Dunaway's film debut. The film is considered a Southern Gothic work.
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