Sunset Boulevard

8.3 1950 Billy Wilder 1h 50m
Drama
Sunset Boulevard

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

Cast

William Holden William Holden Joe Gillis
Gloria Swanson Gloria Swanson Norma Desmond
Erich von Stroheim Erich von Stroheim Max von Mayerling
Nancy Olson Nancy Olson Betty Schaefer
Fred Clark Fred Clark Sheldrake
Lloyd Gough Lloyd Gough Morino
Jack Webb Jack Webb Artie Green
Franklyn Farnum Franklyn Farnum Undertaker

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Double Feature Pairings

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