Sunset Boulevard 1950
“A Hollywood Story.”
What is Sunset Boulevard?
Sunset Boulevard is a 1950 American black comedy film noir directed by Billy Wilder and co-written by Wilder, Charles Brackett, and D. M.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1950
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 10, 1950
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $1,752,000
- Revenue
- $5,000,000
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Sunset Boulevard is a 1950 American black comedy film noir directed by Billy Wilder and co-written by Wilder, Charles Brackett, and D. M. Marshman Jr. The film is described as a backstage melodrama and a dark behind-the-scenes story about Hollywood. The plot centers on a hack screenwriter who writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity. Additional details from the sources note that the aspiring writer is named Joe Gillis, played by William Holden, who is desperate for money and hired by aging silent movie star Norma Desmond. The film opens at a mansion on Sunset Boulevard where police officers and photographers discover the body of Joe Gillis floating face down in a swimming pool, leading into a flashback story.
Should you watch it?
“A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a faded silent film star in Hollywood.”
- Acclaimed backstage melodrama
- Directed by Billy Wilder
- Dark and cynical tone
Watch it if you enjoy classic Hollywood stories and dark film-noir.
This film features a dark and dramatic tone appropriate for a classic film noir.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Sunset Boulevard released?
Sunset Boulevard was released in 1950.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Billy Wilder.
What genres is the film associated with?
It is associated with drama, black comedy, and film noir.
Who are some of the writers involved?
It was co-written by Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, and D. M. Marshman Jr.
What is the basic premise?
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into obscurity.