USA,
1957, 125 min
Directed by:
Elia KazanScreenplay:
Budd SchulbergComposer:
Tom GlazerCast:
Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau, Lee Remick, Percy Waram, Paul McGrath, Marshall Neilan, Alexander Kirkland, Kay Medford (more)VOD (1)
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A conniving backwoods "philosopher" is made famous for his catchy quips with the help of a local Arkansas newswoman. He skyrockets to national fame and power, but when his real goals of power and wealth are realized by the newswoman, she tries to derail the monster she created...and loved. (official distributor synopsis)
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