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Sunset Boulevard (1950) | Criteria

Still from Sunset Boulevard — Sunset Boulevard (1950) — Billy WilderPhotographed by John F. Seitz

Poster for Sunset Boulevard

Billy Wilder

Sunset Boulevard

English / 1950 / 1h 50m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 4.44/5·372.3K ratings·88.9K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Included in
Peak Noir: 1950
Position 15
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Five by Billy Wilder
Position 1
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September 2021
Position 86
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Film Plays Itself
Position 2
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Additions: February 2020
Position 83

Credits

Crew

DirectorBilly Wilder

WriterCharles Brackett, D.M. Marshman Jr., Billy Wilder

CinematographerJohn F. Seitz

ComposerFranz Waxman

EditorArthur P. Schmidt

ProducerCharles Brackett

Cast

William Holdenas Joe Gillis

Gloria Swansonas Norma Desmond

Erich von Stroheimas Max von Mayerling

Nancy Olsonas Betty Schaefer

Fred Clarkas Sheldrake

Lloyd Goughas Morino

Jack Webbas Artie Green

Franklyn Farnumas Undertaker

Larry J. Blakeas 1st Finance Man

Charles Daytonas 2nd Finance Man

Cecil B. DeMilleas Cecil B. DeMille

Hedda Hopperas Hedda Hopper

Buster Keatonas Buster Keaton

Anna Q. Nilssonas Anna Q. Nilsson

H.B. Warneras H.B. Warner

Ray Evansas Ray Evans

Jay Livingstonas Jay Livingston

Fred Aldrichas Cop Who Drags Joe's Body from Pool (uncredited)

Joel Allenas Prop Man #2 (uncredited)

Gertrude Astoras Courtier (uncredited)