Sunset Boulevard

1950 Billy Wilder 1h 50m
Drama

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

Cast

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

Vibes

Curious Darkly Funny Deeply Moving Critic Favorite
The Filmatic Record No. 36 in The Filmatic 100

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