Sunset Boulevard
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- Trailer for Sunset Boulevard (03:13)
- Clip: I Am Big... It's The Pictures That Got Small (01:23)
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Synopsis
A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return.
Cast
- William Holden
- Gloria Swanson
- Erich von Stroheim
- Nancy Olson
- Fred Clark
- Lloyd Gough
- Jack Webb
- Franklyn Farnum
- Larry J. Blake
- Charles Dayton
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- Dec 16, 2020
When I first moved to New York I lived in a rent controlled apartment in Chelsea with a 65 year old woman who used to wake me up at three in the morning to tell me about the 70s and who I’m about 80% sure tried to poison me when I was moving out. Was a very stressful living…
Branson ReeseApr 2, 2021Joe: 🗿 Norma Desmond:…
CatusMay 18, 2019i’m the fact that norma decides to trust joe, a complete stranger, solely due to the fact that he is a sagittarius
siobhan - Aug 21, 2018
norma desmond being an astrology hoe makes all the sense in the world
alexMar 15, 2020"no one ever leaves a star"well here I am leaving five of them
liam fJan 26, 2017100 A final image can be ambiguous or illuminating, ill-defined or razor-sharp, but Billy Wilder takes a moment of supreme clarity and showcases it through gradual opacity; a star slowly succumbing to an out-of-focus recreation of the glory days, one which is, in…
SilentDawn - Sep 6, 2014
"I am big! It's the pictures that got small!" Masterfully snappy dialogue like only Billy Wilder and the golden age of 40's and 50's film-noir can deliver. A comeback performance from Gloria Swanson to redefine the very notion of a comeback (I still can't get over how…
ScreeningNotesAug 11, 2021This movie is about every writer’s worst nightmare: getting killed with a gun
brendan o'hareJul 3, 2017I 👏 AM 👏 BIG 👏👏 ITS 👏 THE PICTURES 👏 THAT 👏 GOT 👏 SMALL 👏👏👏👏👏💁💁💯🔥🔥😈😤💯👅💅💅🤗💵💸😩👌👌
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- Kareem likedSunset Boulevard
I don't smoke and never will but I want her cigarette holder so bad. First sugar mommy ever. Incredible film, kind of reminded me of Pearl when she said "I'm a star". Looking forward to watching the rest of Wilder's work.
William Luckenbach lovedSunset BoulevardExcellently written and acted, Sunset Boulevard is the most gripping film I’ve seen in a while. Through the tragic tale of Norma Desmond l, we are taught of the perils of the ego and of obsession. This film is so excellent. There’s a reason why it’s a classic. 9/10
Alexander Rivera likedSunset BoulevardAn absolute classic, it tells a very unique story about a actress who is no longer in the spotlight. A great movie with stellar acting from beginning to end.
- Laura Carril Herrera lovedSunset Boulevard
"Sunset Boulevard" delves into the dark underbelly of Hollywood. With its sharp dialogue, haunting atmosphere, and powerhouse performances, particularly from Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, the film remains a gripping exploration of fame, obsession, and the price of stardom.
Kastilla White likedSunset BoulevardThe sharp dialogue kept me hooked, and Norma's unraveling was both tragic and captivating. The cinematography, especially the haunting close-up at the end, made her downfall even more chilling. The way it was shot added so much to the film’s eerie atmoshpere
Jacob Hall lovedSunset BoulevardI understand why it's so universally loved now. Very interesting critique on Hollywood's old problem of disposing movie stars once they start to slightly age. Luckily it's less of a problem today, but back then it was pretty much career over when you turn 40
- CvptvinHowdy likedSunset Boulevard
I've seen 4 films of Billy Wilder's now, and he just doesn't miss. A master in the film noir genre with a great story and cast that always deliver excellent performances.
Hank Leet lovedSunset Boulevard“All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up”
H dislikedSunset BoulevardLast 20 minutes were bearable
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Metacritic
What's not recognized enough is the indelible, self-sickened performance of William Holden as Desmond's boy-toy/hired hack.
Michael Atkinson
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Sunset Boulevard (1950)?
The movie is 1hr 50min long.
What's Sunset Boulevard (1950) about?
A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return.
Who's the cast of Sunset Boulevard (1950)?
- William Holden as Joe Gillis
- Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond
- Erich von Stroheim as Max Von Mayerling
- Nancy Olson as Betty Schaefer
- Fred Clark as Sheldrake
- Lloyd Gough as Morino
- Jack Webb as Artie Green
- Franklyn Farnum as Undertaker
- Larry J. Blake as 1st Finance Man
- Charles Dayton as 2nd Finance Man
Who's the director behind Sunset Boulevard (1950)?
Billy Wilder directed Sunset Boulevard (1950).
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