Hurry Sundown
Seen it?1967 | 146 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
A ruthless Southern opportunist tries to buy his cousin's land, and when thwarted, brings several tragedies to the lives of his loved ones.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
22% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$8 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Otto Preminger
- Michael CaineHenry Warren
- Jane FondaJulie Ann Warren
- John Phillip LawRad McDowell
- Diahann CarrollVivian Thurlow
- Robert HooksReeve Scott
- Faye DunawayLou McDowell
- Burgess MeredithJudge Purcell
- Loring SmithThomas Elwell
- George KennedySheriff Coombs
- Luke AskewDolph Higginson