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68% Critic Match
Peyton Place
“Small town America will never be the same again.”
6.8 / 10• 1957• 2h 37m•NR• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
In the outwardly respectable New England community of Peyton Place, shopkeeper Constance McKenzie tries to make up for a past indiscretion -- which resulted in her illegitimate daughter Allison -- by adopting a chaste, prudish attitude towards all things sexual. In spite of herself, Constance can't help but be attracted to handsome new teacher Michael Rossi. Meanwhile, the restless Allison, who'd like to be as footloose and fancy-free as the town's "fast girl" Betty Anderson, falls sincerely in love with mixed-up mama's boy Norman Page.
Cast & Crew
Lana Turner
Constance MacKenzie
Lead
Hope Lange
Selena Cross
Lee Philips
Michael Rossi
Lloyd Nolan
Dr. Matthew Swain
Diane Varsi
Allison MacKenzie
Arthur Kennedy
Lucas Cross
Russ Tamblyn
Norman Page
Terry Moore
Betty Anderson
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mark Robson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Peyton Place is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
