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Days of Wine and Roses (1962) | Criteria

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Days of Wine and Roses

English • 1962 • 1h 57m

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Synopsis

An alcoholic falls in love with and gets married to a young woman, whom he systematically addicts to booze so they can share his "passion" together.

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The Swinging Soundtracks of Henry Mancini
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Directed by Blake Edwards
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Credits

Crew

DirectorBlake Edwards

WriterJ.P. Miller

CinematographerPhilip H. Lathrop

ComposerHenry Mancini

EditorPatrick McCormack

ProducerMartin Manulis

Cast

Jack Lemmonas Joe Clay

Lee Remickas Kirsten Arnesen Clay

Charles Bickfordas Ellis Arnesen

as Jim Hungerford

Alan Hewittas Rad Leland

Tom Palmeras Ballefoy

Debbie Megowanas Debbie Clay

Maxine Stuartas Dottie

Jack Albertsonas Trayner

Leon Altonas Party Guest (uncredited)

Don Andersonas Party Guest (uncredited)

Lynn Bordenas Party Guest (uncredited)

George DeNormandas Party Guest (uncredited)

James Gonzalezas Party Guest (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kempas Party Guest (uncredited)

Harold Milleras Party Guest (uncredited)

Bert Stevensas Party Guest (uncredited)

Arthur Toveyas Party Guest (uncredited)

Charlene Holtas Guest (uncredited)

Mary Benoitas Tenant (uncredited)