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Sunset Boulevard
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Sunset Boulevard

1950-08-10 · 110 min · ★ 8.3

Drama

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

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Directors
Billy Wilder
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,752,000
Revenue
USD 5,000,000

Top Cast

William HoldenWilliam HoldenJoe Gillis
Gloria SwansonGloria SwansonNorma Desmond
Erich von StroheimErich von StroheimMax von Mayerling
Nancy OlsonNancy OlsonBetty Schaefer
Fred ClarkFred ClarkSheldrake
Lloyd GoughLloyd GoughMorino
Jack WebbJack WebbArtie Green
Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumUndertaker
Larry J. BlakeLarry J. BlakeFinance Man #1
Charles DaytonFinance Man #2
Cecil B. DeMilleCecil B. DeMilleCecil B. DeMille
Hedda HopperHedda HopperHedda Hopper
H.B. WarnerH.B. WarnerH.B. Warner
Buster KeatonBuster KeatonBuster Keaton
Ray EvansRay Evans
Anna Q. NilssonAnna Q. NilssonAnna Q. Nilsson
Jay LivingstonJay Livingston
Fred AldrichFred AldrichCop Dragging Body from Pool (uncredited)
Joel AllenProp Man #2 (uncredited)
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorCourtier (uncredited)

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