Suddenly, Last Summer casts three of Hollywood’s most iconic talents (Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Montgomery Clift) in a daring and often delirious mix of lurid drama and Gothic horror. Sensational and wildly controversial at the time of its release, Suddenly, Last Summer now stands as a classic – and stills packs a provocative punch.
Elizabeth Taylor and Katharine Hepburn star in this 1950s drama based on Tennessee Williams' play. After witnessing her cousin's death while travelling with him in Europe, Catherine Holly (Taylor) suffers a mental breakdown and is confined to a mental institution in New Orleans. Her aunt, Violet Venable (Hepburn), attempts to persuade neurosurgeon Dr Cukrowicz (Montgomery Clift) to perform a lobotomy on Catherine in order to end her hallucinations and prevent her from revealing the truth about her son's death.
Extras
4K restoration from the original negative
Original mono audio
Joseph L Mankiewicz Interview (1990, 10 mins): the renowned filmmaker discusses his career in a segment from the French TV series Cinéma cinémas
Elizabeth Taylor on Montgomery Clift (1966, 2 mins): the celebrated actress pays tribute to her friend and co-star shortly after his tragic death in July 1966
Gary Raymond on 'Suddenly, Last Summer' (2018): a new interview with the versatile British actor
About Last Summer (2018, 16 mins): second assistant editor John Crome shares his experience of making Suddenly, Last Summer
Remembering Last Summer (2018, 3 mins): continuity supervisor Elaine Schreyeck recalls working with Mankiewicz, Hepburn and Clift
The Predator and the Prey (2017, 26 mins): critic and film historian Michel Ciment examines the film's production and explores its complex themes and concerns
Isolated music and effects track
Original theatrical trailer
Trailer commentary with Dan Ireland (2013, 3 mins): a short critical appreciation
Image gallery: on-set photography, publicity stills and promotional materials
