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Gloria Swanson's character, Norma Desmond, is a symbol of glamour and faded beauty in this classic film-noir. The costumes in Sunset Boulevard reflect the elegance and fashion of the time.
sarahwils shared
Billy Wilder directed this timeless film-noir, which explores themes of obsession, fame, and the loss of innocence. It's a haunting portrayal of the Hollywood industry's dark underbelly and has become a classic in the genre.
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- 🎭Drama🕶️Film-Noir
Release
1950-08-10
Director
Original language
English
Runtime
1 hour 50 minutes
IMDb
imdb.com/title/tt0043014/
Cast
- William HoldenJoe Gillis
- Gloria SwansonNorma Desmond
- Erich von StroheimMax von Mayerling
Overview
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
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Roger Ebert
rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-sunset-boulevard-1950
Rotten Tomatoes
rottentomatoes.com/m/sunset_boulevard
The Hollywood Reporter
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sunset-boulevard-review-movie-1950-1235172387/#!
Variety
variety.com/1950/film/reviews/sunset-boulevard-2-1200416751/
Reelviews
reelviews.net/reelviews/sunset-blvd
AllMovie
allmovie.com/movie/sunset-boulevard-vm1069961/review
The Film Magazine
thefilmagazine.com/sunset-boulevard-1950-review/
IMDb
imdb.com/title/tt0043014/
