Most people may call Marlon Brando a beautiful and charming man but he is no where close to charming in this film. He is primitive, controlling and territorial. He kicks a poor woman while she's down but brings a tremendous acting performance to the screen. It is very surprising that Brando shows such class and maturity yet this is only his second film. Absolute delight to watch him.
Vivien Leigh is terrific as Blanche DuBois. Her spiral into insanity is wonderful as she is dominated physically and mentally by Brando's character.
Kazan is a genius with the camera. His direction in this film is flawless. I would've loved to see the actual stage performance under his direction and with all these great performers.
This is on my list as one of the best films in cinema history.
Vivien Leigh is terrific as Blanche DuBois. Her spiral into insanity is wonderful as she is dominated physically and mentally by Brando's character.
Kazan is a genius with the camera. His direction in this film is flawless. I would've loved to see the actual stage performance under his direction and with all these great performers.
This is on my list as one of the best films in cinema history.