Fluch des Südens (1959)

Fluch des Südens: Directed by Martin Ritt. With Yul Brynner, Joanne Woodward, Margaret Leighton, Stuart Whitman. Drama focusing on a family of Southern aristocrats who are trying to deal with the dissolution of their clan and the loss of its reputation, faith, fortunes and respect.

“Why is it that all stories regarding the South have to have at least one character who is mentally challenged? Oh well, at least Jack Warden was convincing. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003ePredictably dreary directing by Martin Ritt (Hud; Hombre).u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBrynner was definitely out of place as the lead, but Georgia native Woodward was right on target.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBritish actress Margaret Leigton was terrific. Sheu0026#39;s another reminder that even in the 50u0026#39;s, some of Hollywoodu0026#39;s best were skinny, chain-smoking women from across the pond. Some things never change, I guess.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe print I saw on INHD was in excellent shape. I wonder why this hasnu0026#39;t been released on DVD.”