Bayou (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1957, Bayou is a drama film directed by Harold Daniels, running about 83 minutes. “Somewhere, a 15-year old girl may be a teenager... in the Cajun country, she's a woman full-grown! ...and every Bayou man knows it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A community of Cajun fishermen living around a remote bayou includes one authentic beauty, Marie, who wants to better herself but must deal with the unwelcome attentions of storekeeper Ulysses. When she meets Martin Davis, visiting New York architect, they hit it off at once; but the sinister Ulysses is not inclined to suffer a Yankee rival.
Who’s in it. Bayou stars Peter Graves as Martin Davis, Timothy Carey as Ulysses, Lita Milan as Marie Hebert and Douglas Fowley as Emil Hebert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Bayou has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bayou page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bayou tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bayou (1957)?
- In US, Bayou is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bayou worth watching?
- Bayou holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bayou?
- Bayou stars Peter Graves, Timothy Carey, Lita Milan, Douglas Fowley and Jonathan Haze.
- When was Bayou released?
- Bayou was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.