The Lost Weekend
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Originally released in 1945. The Lost Weekend is a drama film. directed by Billy Wilder.
Starring Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, and Phillip Terry
Synopsis
Longtime alcoholic Don Birnam has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst... but his craving has just become more insidious. Evading a country weekend planned by his brother and girlfriend, he begins a four-day bender that just might be his last – one way or another.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 29, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (643 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$11M
8.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ray Milland
as Don Birnam
Jane Wyman
as Helen St. James
Phillip Terry
as Wick Birnam
Howard Da Silva
as Nat the Bartender
Doris Dowling
as Gloria
Frank Faylen
as 'Bim' Nolan
Mary Young
as Mrs. Deveridge
Anita Sharp-Bolster
as Mrs. Foley
Lilian Fontaine
as Mrs. Charles St. James
Frank Orth
as Opera Cloak Room Attendant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,250,000
- Revenue
- $11,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lost Weekend about?
Longtime alcoholic Don Birnam has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst... but his craving has just become more insidious. Evading a country weekend planned by his brother and gi...
Who directed The Lost Weekend?
The Lost Weekend was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is The Lost Weekend?
The Lost Weekend has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Lost Weekend released?
The Lost Weekend was released on November 29, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lost Weekend?
The main cast of The Lost Weekend includes Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Phillip Terry, Howard Da Silva, Doris Dowling.
Is The Lost Weekend worth watching?
The Lost Weekend has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 643 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.