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Sunset Boulevard

A Hollywood Story: Sensational...Daring...Unforgettable...Sunset Blvd

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

19501h 50mNRDrama

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About Sunset Boulevard

Directors
Billy Wilder
Cast
William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, Fred Clark, Lloyd Gough
Genres
Drama
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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