A Streetcar Named Desire(1951)
“...Blanche, who wanted so much to stay a lady...”
Overview
A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.
Director
Elia Kazan
Studio
Charles K. Feldman Group
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Vivien Leigh
as Blanche DuBois
Marlon Brando
as Stanley Kowalski
Kim Hunter
as Stella Kowalski
Karl Malden
as Harold Mitchell
Rudy Bond
as Steve
Nick Dennis
as Pablo Gonzales
Peg Hillias
as Eunice
Wright King
as A Collector
Richard Garrick
as A Doctor
Ann Dere
as The Matron
Edna Thomas
as The Mexican Woman
Mickey Kuhn
as A Sailor
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1951
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Charles K. Feldman Group • Warner Bros. Pictures
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What is A Streetcar Named Desire about?▼
A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.
Who directed A Streetcar Named Desire?▼
A Streetcar Named Desire was directed by Elia Kazan and released in 1951. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is A Streetcar Named Desire?▼
A Streetcar Named Desire has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in A Streetcar Named Desire?▼
The cast of A Streetcar Named Desire includes Vivien Leigh as Blanche DuBois, Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski, Kim Hunter as Stella Kowalski, Karl Malden as Harold Mitchell, Rudy Bond as Steve and more.
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