How long is Sweet Bird of Youth?

Sweet Bird of Youth is 2 hr long.

Who is Chance Wayne in Sweet Bird of Youth?

Paul Newman plays Chance Wayne in the film.

What is Sweet Bird of Youth about?

After unsuccessfully trying his luck in Hollywood, charming gigolo Chance Wayne (Paul Newman) wanders back to his hometown, accompanied by Alexandra Del Lago (Geraldine Page), a movie star on the wane. Chance quickly falls back into his old rut -- he's still smitten with his former sweetheart, Heavenly Finley (Shirley Knight), but her thuggish brother (Rip Torn) and her crooked politician father (Ed Begley) both hate him. When Alexandra leaves town, Chance is left with little more than trouble.

Sweet Bird of Youth

Name: Sweet Bird of Youth
Duration: 120
Rating: 72

NR 2 hr

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How long is Sweet Bird of Youth?: Sweet Bird of Youth is 2 hr long.

Who directed Sweet Bird of Youth?: Richard Brooks

Who is Chance Wayne in Sweet Bird of Youth?: Paul Newman plays Chance Wayne in the film.

What is Sweet Bird of Youth about?: After unsuccessfully trying his luck in Hollywood, charming gigolo Chance Wayne (Paul Newman) wanders back to his hometown, accompanied by Alexandra Del Lago (Geraldine Page), a movie star on the wane. Chance quickly falls back into his old rut -- he's still smitten with his former sweetheart, Heavenly Finley (Shirley Knight), but her thuggish brother (Rip Torn) and her crooked politician father (Ed Begley) both hate him. When Alexandra leaves town, Chance is left with little more than trouble.