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Sunset Boulevard (1950)

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

Released Aug. 10, 1950 110 min 13+

Genres: Drama, Film Noir

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Production Companies: Paramount

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 110 min.
Released: Aug. 10, 1950
Status: Released
Budget: $1,752,000
Revenue: $5,000,000
Certification: PG
Parental Guide: 13+ cc

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