Sunset Boulevard

A Hollywood Story.

8.3/1019501h 50mReleased

Drama

A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

Released: Aug 10, 1950

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William Holden

Joe Gillis

Gloria Swanson

Norma Desmond

Erich von Stroheim

Max von Mayerling

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