BUtterfield 8
Seen it?1960 | 109 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Oscar, though it had middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
Gloria Wandrous, a promiscuous fashion model, falls in love with Weston Liggett, the hard drinking son of a working class family who has married into money.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$10 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 90K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Mann
- Elizabeth TaylorGloria Wandrous
- Laurence HarveyWeston Liggett
- Eddie FisherSteve Carpenter
- Dina MerrillEmily Liggett
- Mildred DunnockMrs. Wandrous
- Betty FieldMrs. Fanny Thurber
- George VoskovecDr. Tredman
- Jeffrey LynnBingham Smith
- Susan OliverNorma
- Kay MedfordHappy