A Cold Wind in August (1961): Cast & Plot
A Cold Wind in August is a 1961 romantic drama directed by Alexander Singer, starring Lola Albright as Iris Hartford, Joe De Santis and Scott Marlowe. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Alexander Singer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Troy-Schenck Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Cold Wind in August About?
The premise of A Cold Wind in August without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An evocative drama about a shy teenager who becomes enthralled by his enigmatic, tender yet world‑weary older neighbor. Drawn together by curiosity and longing, the older woman’s confidence and experience clash with his youthful innocence, exploring the fragile, often painful boundaries of love and desire.
A Cold Wind in August Cast & Characters
Lola Albright leads the cast as Iris Hartford, with Joe De Santis as Papa Perugino and Scott Marlowe as Vito Perugino. Directed by Alexander Singer; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alexander Singer
- Lola Albright as Iris Hartford
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Joe De Santis as Papa Perugino - Scott Marlowe as Vito Perugino
- Herschel Bernardi as Juley Franz
Also Starring in A Cold Wind in August
· 7 more- Janet Brandt Shirley
- Charlie Brill Charlie
- Clarke Gordon Harry
- Skip Young Al
- Jana Taylor Alice
- Ann Atmar Carol
- Dee Gee Green Mary
More from Alexander Singer
More films directed by Alexander Singer: Time Travelers, Captain Apache, Love Has Many Faces and Psyche 59.
A Cold Wind in August Plot Summary
What happens in A Cold Wind in August from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Iris, Lola Albright, a woman with a background as a burlesque-show stripper, is visited at her New York City apartment by her estranged husband, Joe De Santis. He asks that she star in an upcoming show in Newark, New Jersey for which he is obliged to supply performers. She resists the idea, preferring privacy and avoiding work in the New York area. Yet, moved by his predicament and lacking romantic feelings toward him, she agrees to consider it.
During this time, Iris meets Vito Perugino, Scott Marlowe, the 17-year-old son of the apartment building’s superintendent, and experiences an immediate and powerful physical attraction. In their first meeting, she is flirtatious; in their second, she seduces him, starting a passionate affair.
Full summary
The whole story of A Cold Wind in August, scene by scene
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Cars in A Cold Wind in August
15 cars on screen, including the 1960 Ford Thunderbird and the 1954 Buick Century.
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1960 Ford Thunderbird Minor role -
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A Cold Wind in August FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Cold Wind in August, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Cold Wind in August?
A Cold Wind in August runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was A Cold Wind in August released?
A Cold Wind in August was released on July 26, 1961.
Who directed A Cold Wind in August?
A Cold Wind in August was directed by Alexander Singer.
More films by Alexander Singer Who is in the cast of A Cold Wind in August?
A Cold Wind in August stars Lola Albright as Iris Hartford, Joe De Santis as Papa Perugino and Scott Marlowe as Vito Perugino, among 11 credited actors.
Does A Cold Wind in August have a post-credit scene?
No. A Cold Wind in August has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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