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(1950)
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Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, an ageing silent film queen, and William Holden as the struggling writer who is held in thrall by her madness, created two of the screen's most memorable characters in Sunset Boulevard. Winner of three Academy Awards, director Billy Wilder's orchestration of the bizarre tale is a true cinematic classic. From the unforgettable opening sequence through the inevitable unfolding of tragic destiny, the film is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate side of Hollywood. Erich von Stroheim as Desmond's discoverer, ex-husband and butler, and Nancy Olson as the bright spot in unrelenting ominousness, are equally celebrated for their masterful performances.
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Sunset Boulevard review by Victoria Sutton
'All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up'
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I was expecting big things from this picture and it delivered! I instantly loved the direct opening, very film noir. There are some killer scenes, most of which contain Glora Swanson, who commanded every scene she watched, she was incredibly believable and a quote that sums her character up is ‘I am big. It’s the pictures that got small.’ Her character was very complex; I went from despising her to pitying her. The lighting was beautiful and played a key role in making Norma Desmond’s (Glora Swanson) mansion a character in itself. This film is a classic to be watched by film lovers of all ages, I want to watch it again now!
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Rated: 4.2 stars out of 5 from 112 ratings
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Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
| Release Date: | 07/04/2003 |
| Production Year: | 1950 |
| Run Time: | 106 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | B & W |
Special Features:
- Commentary by Ed Sikov
- The making of Sunset Boulevard
- Theatrical trailer
- Hollywood location map
- Photo galleries
- Original Morgue prologue script pages
- Edith Head - The Paramount years featurette
- The music of Sunset Boulevard featurette
