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Sunset Boulevard (1950)

โ€œA Hollywood Story: Sensational...Daring...Unforgettable...Sunset Blvdโ€

8.3/10 ยท 3,018 votes 1h 50m nr Drama

#1 of 8 films from 1950 #47 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Billy Wilder ยท Written by Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, D.M. Marshman Jr.

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Overview

A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

Cast

William Holdenas Joe Gillis
Gloria Swansonas Norma Desmond
Erich von Stroheimas Max von Mayerling
Nancy Olsonas Betty Schaefer
Fred Clarkas Sheldrake
Lloyd Goughas Morino
Jack Webbas Artie Green
Franklyn Farnumas Undertaker
Larry J. Blakeas Finance Man #1
Charles Daytonas Finance Man #2
Cecil B. DeMilleas Cecil B. DeMille
Hedda Hopperas Hedda Hopper
Buster Keatonas Buster Keaton
Anna Q. Nilssonas Anna Q. Nilsson

Facts

Release dateAugust 10, 1950
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 1950 average of 100 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$1,752,000
Box office$5,000,000 (2.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0043014

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Questions

How long is Sunset Boulevard?
Sunset Boulevard runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Sunset Boulevard worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.3/10 across 3,018 votes, which places it #1 of 8 films released in 1950 in this index (top 100%) and #47 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Sunset Boulevard?
Sunset Boulevard was directed by Billy Wilder. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Apartment (1960), Witness for the Prosecution (1957), Some Like It Hot (1959).
Who stars in Sunset Boulevard?
William Holden as Joe Gillis; Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond; Erich von Stroheim as Max von Mayerling; Nancy Olson as Betty Schaefer; Fred Clark as Sheldrake; Lloyd Gough as Morino.
What is Sunset Boulevard rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sunset Boulevard?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23933.

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