Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)

Name: Sweet Bird of Youth
Released: 1962

Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies. Chance runs into trouble when he finds his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of the local politician Tom "Boss" Finley, who more or less forced him to leave his daughter and the town many years ago.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Sweet Bird of Youth

The Color of Money (1986)
Elmer Gantry (1960) — Richard Brooks directed both
Sweet Dreams (1985) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
Moulin Rouge (1952) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
A Star Is Born (1937) — Same subject: movie star, fading star
The Professionals (1966) — Richard Brooks directed both