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Bayou (1957)

Movie ★ 3.5 83 min

Drama

In 1957, director Harold Daniels was hired by producer Michael A. Ripps to oversee BAYOU, a cheaply made, overly melodramatic tale of swamp life. The low budget film starred a pre-MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Peter Graves, Corman regular Jonathan Haze, and the effortlessly bizarre Timothy Carey. But despite this eclectic cast, BAYOU was a major flop at the box office. So Ripps recut the film, adding an off-camera rape scene and a new, bloody conclusion to its climatic fight. Of even greater importance was Ripp's new title: POOR WHITE TRASH.

Harold Daniels Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 1, 1957
Runtime
83 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0050173
Language
Studio
American National Films

Themes

Cast

Peter Graves Peter Graves Martin Davis Timothy Carey Timothy Carey Ulysses Lita Milan Lita Milan Marie Hebert Douglas Fowley Douglas Fowley Emil Hebert Jonathan Haze Jonathan Haze Bos Ed Nelson Ed Nelson Etienne (as Edwin Nelson) Eugene Sonfield Jean Tithe Evelyn Hendrickson Doucette Milton Schneider Cousine Michael Romano Michael Romano Felician

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bayou about?
In 1957, director Harold Daniels was hired by producer Michael A. Ripps to oversee BAYOU, a cheaply made, overly melodramatic tale of swamp life. The low budget film starred a pre-MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Peter Graves, Corman regular Jonathan Haze, and the effortlessly bizarre Timothy Carey. But despite this eclectic cast, BAYOU was a major flop at the box office. So Ripps recut the film, adding an off-camera rape scene and a new, bloody conclusion to its climatic fight. Of even greater importance was Ripp's new title: POOR WHITE TRASH.
Who directed Bayou?
Bayou was directed by Harold Daniels.
Who stars in Bayou?
Bayou stars Peter Graves, Timothy Carey, Lita Milan, Douglas Fowley.
When was Bayou released?
Bayou is a 1957 drama film.
Where can I watch Bayou?
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