Tennessee Williams' South (1973)

In His Own Words. In His Own Places.

Tennessee Williams' South (1973) poster

The brutes and the belles. The gadflies and the good ol' boys. The taboos and the profound truths. They're all part of a tennessee state of mind -- a realm of places, personalities and ideas. Williams is front and center for this exploration, reading from his works, placing them in the context of his life, and serving as guide in visits to his career-shaping refuge in New Orleans and his later-day writing quarters in Key West. Also, dramatizations by distinguished actors -- including Jessica Tandy, Broadway's original Blanche DuBois, in a recreation of her A Streetcar Named Desire triumph -- give flesh-and-bone immediacy to some of the writer's famed works. In his own words. In his own places. The resilient character and memorable characters of one of our greatest writers reside in Tennessee Williams' South.

Director: Harry Rasky
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Production: CBC
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights

Keywords

stage, interview, retrospective

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tennessee Williams' South about?
The brutes and the belles. The gadflies and the good ol' boys. The taboos and the profound truths. They're all part of a tennessee state of mind -- a realm of places, personalities and ideas. Williams is front and center for this exploration, reading from his works, placing them in the context of his life, and serving as guide in visits to his career-shaping refuge in New Orleans and his later-day writing quarters in Key West. Also, dramatizations by distinguished actors -- including Jessica Tandy, Broadway's original Blanche DuBois, in a recreation of her A Streetcar Named Desire triumph -- give flesh-and-bone immediacy to some of the writer's famed works. In his own words. In his own places. The resilient character and memorable characters of one of our greatest writers reside in Tennessee Williams' South.
Who directed Tennessee Williams' South?
Tennessee Williams' South was directed by Harry Rasky.
Who stars in Tennessee Williams' South?
Tennessee Williams' South stars Tennessee Williams, Harry Rasky, Burl Ives, Colleen Dewhurst, John Colicos, William Hutt.
How long is Tennessee Williams' South?
Tennessee Williams' South has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Tennessee Williams' South?
Tennessee Williams' South is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was Tennessee Williams' South produced?
Tennessee Williams' South was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of Tennessee Williams' South?
The themes of Tennessee Williams' South include: Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.