The Night of the Iguana (1964)
Alright, this movie was based off a Tennessee Williams play; you know what you’re getting into, right? It’s going to be set in the South, the weather’s going to be hot, and sexual perversions will abound. Now that that’s settled, let’s get to The Night of the Iguana.
Richard Burton plays an ex-priest, who was defrocked because he violated his celibacy vows. He lives in Mexico trying to waste away and forget his past. There’s a busload of tourists from Texas (see, the South!) and underage bombshell Sue Lyon develops a crush on Richard. How can the middle-aged man resist Lolita? No, literally, Sue Lyon starred in Lolita two years before this movie.
This isn’t my favorite Tennessee Williams story, but the acting is really good. Ava Gardner, a little used and haggard looking, plays the hash-slinging hotel owner, Deborah Kerr plays a sensitive, kind soul. Both women try to help Richard face his demons, so you can only imagine the acting talents captured on the screen during the dramatic scenes! If you like dark, strange movies, you might actually like the story. But, most likely, you’ll watch it for the acting.
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Richard Burton plays an ex-priest, who was defrocked because he violated his celibacy vows. He lives in Mexico trying to waste away and forget his past. There’s a busload of tourists from Texas (see, the South!) and underage bombshell Sue Lyon develops a crush on Richard. How can the middle-aged man resist Lolita? No, literally, Sue Lyon starred in Lolita two years before this movie.
This isn’t my favorite Tennessee Williams story, but the acting is really good. Ava Gardner, a little used and haggard looking, plays the hash-slinging hotel owner, Deborah Kerr plays a sensitive, kind soul. Both women try to help Richard face his demons, so you can only imagine the acting talents captured on the screen during the dramatic scenes! If you like dark, strange movies, you might actually like the story. But, most likely, you’ll watch it for the acting.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Classic Cinema Central Seleus B" for posting!
More Richard Burton movies here!
More Ava Gardner movies here!
More Deborah Kerr movies here!
Hot Toasty Rag Awards:
Best Supporting Actress of 1964: Ava Gardner
Hot Toasty Rag Nominations:
Best Actor: Richard Burton