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Movie Info
Genre(s): Noir
Written by:
Charles Brackett
Billy Wilder
D.M. Marshman Jr.
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Release Date:
Theatrical: August 1, 2003
DVD: December 31, 1969
Running Time: 100 minutes, B/W
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: Not Rated
Starring William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, Fred Clark, Lloyd Gough, Jack Webb, and Franklyn Farnum
Billy Wilder's 1950 classic stars Gloria Swanson as has-been silent film star Norma Desmond.
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What The Critics Said
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TV Guide Staff (Not Credited)
No other motion picture about Hollywood comes near Billy Wilder's searing, uncompromising and utterly fascinating portrait of the film community.
Read Full Review >Variety Staff (Not Credited)
Performances by the entire cast, and particularly William Holden and Gloria Swanson, are exceptionally fine.
Read Full Review >Village Voice Michael Atkinson
What's not recognized enough is the indelible, self-sickened performance of William Holden as Desmond's boy-toy/hired hack.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 9.8 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
David S. gave it a10:
One of the most extraordinary filmed works ever made. The writing, acting, direction and photography are first class. The connection between the real Gloria Swanson and Max the butler is worth researching.
Brian E gave it a10:
This is seriously my favorite movie of all time. The writing is sooo good, it seems impossible that it came from just two people. Gloria Swanson is amazing in this and deserved the Oscar, as did William Holden. I loved every frame of it.
David W. gave it a10:
Loved it, every minute of it.
CC T gave it a 10:
One of the 10 best movies ever made. great story,great performance. a MASTERPIECE.
Ryan M. gave it a 9:
A dazzling look into the Hollywood universe and a gargantuan success at exploring the toll fame takes upon one.
Dan C. gave it a 10:
One of the ten best of all time!
Kathleen A. gave it a 10:
Classic - Nothing compares to it! What a shame that Gloria and Bill did not deservedly win the Best Actress and Best Actor Awards. Also "Best Picture" and "Best Director" for Wilder. Another of the "Academy's" famous, notable and many mistakes. Classic in every way.
