…suddenly last summer Cathy knew she was being used for something evil!
Film Synopsis
Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) centers on a young woman confined to a psychiatric hospital after witnessing the mysterious death of her cousin during a trip abroad. As a wealthy matriarch pressures a respected surgeon to silence her through a controversial operation, he investigates the events surrounding the tragedy despite growing resistance from those determined to keep the past concealed. This British-American psychological drama blends Southern Gothic storytelling with psychological suspense as memory, truth, and the abuse of power shape a haunting examination of trauma and manipulation.
Suddenly, Last Summer Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Twilight Time BD-ALL/US/OOP 2017 | Indicator BD-ALL/UK 2018 | Columbia DVD-1/US/OOP 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| About “Last Summer” - Interview with Second Assistant Editor John Crome | |||
| Elizabeth Taylor Pays Tribute to Montgomery Clift | |||
| The Predator and the Prey - With Michel Ciment | |||
| Remembering“ Last Summer” - Interview with Continuity Supervisor Elaine Schreyeck | |||
| Interview with Actor Gary Raymond | |||
| Interview with Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz | |||
| Trailers from Hell with Dan Ireland | |||
| Stills Gallery [Columbia] - Photos, Advertising | |||
| Stills Gallery [Indicator] | |||
| Isolated Music and Effects Track | |||
| Profiles | |||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Twilight Time’s Blu-ray includes a booklet with writing by Julie Kirgo.
- Indicator’s Blu-ray includes a 40-page booklet with writing by Samm Deighan. Reissued without booklet (2020/05/25).
- Columbia’s DVD includes trailers for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Queen Bee (1955) and Pal Joey (1957).
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