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Quick Info

Rating

8.3/10

Release1950

Runtime1h 50m

StatusReleased

Budget$1,752,000

Revenue$5,000,000

Production

Paramount Pictures

Movie

Sunset Boulevard

1950

1h 50m

8.3

Drama

Synopsis

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

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