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Still from Days of Wine and Roses — Days of Wine and Roses (1962) — Blake EdwardsPhotographed by Philip H. Lathrop

Poster for Days of Wine and Roses

Blake Edwards

Days of Wine and Roses

English / 1962 / 1h 57m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.91/5·11.6K ratings·2.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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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.

Included in
The Swinging Soundtracks of Henry Mancini
Position 2
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Directed by Blake Edwards
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July 2022
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April 2021
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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

Jack Klugmanas 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)

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