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This Angry Age (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1957, This Angry Age is a drama film directed by René Clément, running about 105 minutes. “The Love Story of Our Raging Generation !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Twenty-year-old Joseph and his sixteen-year-old sister Suzanne live in the merciless conditions of an intemperate foreign land with their widowed mother. Their mother attempts to exert a hold on her children by involving them in the family's run-down rice plantation. However the siblings seek liberation, and look for this in their romantic lives. Suzanne becomes involved with Michael and Joseph finds a love interest in Claude.

Who’s in it. This Angry Age stars Silvana Mangano as Suzanne Dufresne, Anthony Perkins as Joseph Dufresne, Richard Conte as Michael and Jo Van Fleet as Mme. Dufresne, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, This Angry Age has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Angry Age page.

If you liked it. Fans of This Angry Age tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch This Angry Age (1957)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Angry Age change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is This Angry Age worth watching?
This Angry Age holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in This Angry Age?
This Angry Age stars Silvana Mangano, Anthony Perkins, Richard Conte, Jo Van Fleet and Alida Valli.
When was This Angry Age released?
This Angry Age was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.