All Fall Down
All Fall Down

All Fall Down

1962Movie110 minEnglish

Ralph and Annabell Willart are a feuding couple who are constantly bickering over their worthless, good-for-nothing son Berry-Berry. When Berry-Berry begins yet another meaningless love affair, this time with an older woman named Echo O’Brien, he really gets his parents at each others’ throats.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: John FrankenheimerGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young American man, Berry-Flaxer, travels to Key West to meet his estranged family. He becomes entangled with an older woman, Echo, who is involved in a complex and dangerous relationship with his father, Governor "Bill" Flaxer. As Berry delves deeper into their lives, he uncovers dark secrets and moral ambiguities that threaten to unravel the entire family.

Critical Reception

All Fall Down received mixed reviews upon its release. While Warren Beatty's performance was often highlighted, the film's convoluted plot and bleak themes were points of contention for many critics. However, some praised John Frankenheimer's stylish direction and the performances of Eva Marie Saint and Karl Malden.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric direction and strong performances, particularly from the lead cast.
  • Criticized for a plot that is often seen as melodramatic and difficult to follow.
  • The film's exploration of dark psychological themes was noted by reviewers.

Google audience: Audience reception for "All Fall Down" is not widely documented, but it is generally considered a lesser-known work in the filmographies of its acclaimed director and cast.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the novel of the same name by James Leo Herlihy, who also wrote "Midnight Cowboy."

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