Sunset Boulevard
"A Hollywood Story."
Originally released in 1950. Sunset Boulevard is a drama film. directed by Billy Wilder.
Starring William Holden, Gloria Swanson, and Erich von Stroheim
Synopsis
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 10, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (2,834 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$5M
2.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,752,000
- Revenue
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Boulevard about?
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Who directed Sunset Boulevard?
Sunset Boulevard was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is Sunset Boulevard?
Sunset Boulevard has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Sunset Boulevard released?
Sunset Boulevard was released on August 10, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sunset Boulevard?
The main cast of Sunset Boulevard includes William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, Fred Clark.
Is Sunset Boulevard worth watching?
Sunset Boulevard has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 2,834 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.