Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

The Night of the Iguana
1964
***½
Director: John Huston
Cast: Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, Deborah Kerr, Sue Lyon, James Ward, Grayson Hall

Richard Burton is in fine form in this adaptation of Tennessee Williams' play. He plays a former minister who now works as a tour guide in Mexico where he must fight his temptation for alcohol and two beautiful women. It goes on a bit longer than it needs to, but the drama is tense and the dialogue is excellent. Academy Award winner for best costumes.