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8.3/10 1950 1h 50m Released

A Hollywood Story: Sensational...Daring...Unforgettable...Sunset Blvd

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

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Top 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
Larry J. Blake
Larry J. Blake
Finance Man #1
Charles Dayton
Charles Dayton
Finance Man #2
Cecil B. DeMille
Cecil B. DeMille
Cecil B. DeMille
Hedda Hopper
Hedda Hopper
Hedda Hopper
H.B. Warner
H.B. Warner
H.B. Warner
Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton
Ray Evans
Ray Evans
Ray Evans
Anna Q. Nilsson
Anna Q. Nilsson
Anna Q. Nilsson

Reviews

Andres Gomez 8/10

A classic for the must to be seen list. Gloria Swanson is magnificent.

Filipe Manuel Neto 10/10

**One of the great films of Hollywood's golden age.** This movie is really special. Not only does it show us a lot about the world of Hollywood during its golden age, but it also reveals a lot about the actors' egos, vanities and their titanic struggles to preserve their careers and stay in the limelight. Brilliantly directed by Billy Wilder, it is considered by many to be one of the great movie classics,…

CinemaSerf 7/10

"Gillis" (William Holden) is a down-at-heel script writer who is struggling to keep his head above water. Not having had any successes for a while, his car is about to be repossessed and his erstwhile boss "Sheldrake" (Fred Clark) has nothing for him. On the run from the pursuing repo men, he turns his car into the drive of a decaying old mansion. Hiding his car in the garage, he is mistaken by the house's owner for…

r96sk 9/10

Ace! <em>'Sunset Boulevard'</em> is a splendid flick from 1950. I will note that I found the middle to be ever so slightly less interesting than the beginning and ending, though even so overall I most definitely enjoyed watching it. Love the dialogue, the score is excellent too. William Holden and Gloria Swanson are tremendous together onscreen, in what is a supremely well told story.

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FAQ about Sunset Boulevard

What is Sunset Boulevard about?
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
When was Sunset Boulevard released?
Sunset Boulevard was released in 1950.
What genres does Sunset Boulevard belong to?
Sunset Boulevard is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Sunset Boulevard?
The cast of Sunset Boulevard includes William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, Fred Clark.