
The Fugitive Kind
With a guitar and a snake skin jacket he drifted out of the rain...and into the lives of these two women...
Directed by Sidney Lumet
Produced by Pennebaker Productions, United Artists
A moody, black-and-white Southern Gothic drama about a mysterious drifter caught between two women and the dark secrets of a dying town.
Val Xavier, a drifter of obscure origins, arrives at a small town and gets a job in a store run by Lady Torrence. Her husband, Jabe M. Torrance, is dying of cancer. Val is pursued by Carol Cutere, the enigmatic local tramp-of-good-family.
Questions people ask
Is The Fugitive Kind sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does The Fugitive Kind end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is The Fugitive Kind scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is The Fugitive Kind violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Fugitive Kind easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Fugitive Kind
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Fugitive Kind
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Fugitive Kind, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Fugitive Kind, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Fugitive Kind, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































