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The Night of the Iguana (1964)

"One man... three women... one night"

7.219641h 58mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by John Huston

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 58m

Language

EN

Release

August 6, 1964

Director

John Huston

Official Trailer

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Overview

A defrocked Episcopal clergyman leads a bus-load of middle-aged Baptist women on a tour of the Mexican coast and comes to terms with the failure haunting his life.

Cast

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Rev. Dr. T. Lawrence Shannon

Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

Maxine Faulk

Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

Hannah Jelkes

Sue Lyon

Sue Lyon

Charlotte Goodall

Skip Ward

Skip Ward

Hank Prosner

Grayson Hall

Grayson Hall

Judith Fellowes

Cyril Delevanti

Cyril Delevanti

Nonno

Mary Boylan

Mary Boylan

Miss Peebles

Gladys Hill

Gladys Hill

Mlle Dexter (uncredited)

Emilio Fernández

Emilio Fernández

Barkeeper (uncredited)

Eloise Hardt

Eloise Hardt

Teacher (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Night of the Iguana (1964), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A defrocked Episcopal clergyman leads a bus-load of middle-aged Baptist women on a tour of the Mexican coast and comes to terms with the failure haunting his life.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Night of the Iguana. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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