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The Lost Weekend (1945)
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Longtime alcoholic Don Birnam has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst... but his craving has just become more insidious. Evading a country weekend planned by his brother and girlfriend, he begins a four-day bender that just might be his last โ one way or another.
Cast
Ray Millandas Don Birnam
Jane Wymanas Helen St. James
Phillip Terryas Wick Birnam
Howard Da Silvaas Nat the Bartender
Doris Dowlingas Gloria
Frank Faylenas 'Bim' Nolan
Mary Youngas Mrs. Deveridge
Anita Sharp-Bolsteras Mrs. Foley
Lilian Fontaineas Mrs. Charles St. James
Frank Orthas Opera Cloak Room Attendant
Lewis L. Russellas Charles St. James
Andy Andrewsas Alcoholic (uncredited)
Walter Baldwinas Man from Albany (uncredited)
Harry Barrisas Pianist at Harry & Joe's (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | November 29, 1945 |
| Runtime | 101 min (1h 41m) โ about the same as the 1945 average of 100 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $1,250,000 |
| Box office | $11,000,000 (8.8ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0037884 |
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Questions
How long is The Lost Weekend?
The Lost Weekend runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is The Lost Weekend worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 689 votes, which places it #3 of 5 films released in 1945 in this index (top 60%) and #623 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Lost Weekend?
The Lost Weekend was directed by Billy Wilder. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Apartment (1960), Witness for the Prosecution (1957).
Who stars in The Lost Weekend?
Ray Milland as Don Birnam; Jane Wyman as Helen St. James; Phillip Terry as Wick Birnam; Howard Da Silva as Nat the Bartender; Doris Dowling as Gloria; Frank Faylen as 'Bim' Nolan.
What is The Lost Weekend rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Lost Weekend?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23941.