Cast
William Holden
as Joe Gillis
Gloria Swanson
as Norma Desmond
Erich von Stroheim
as Max von Mayerling
Nancy Olson
as Betty Schaefer
Fred Clark
as Sheldrake
Lloyd Gough
as Morino
Jack Webb
as Artie Green
Franklyn Farnum
as Undertaker
Larry J. Blake
as 1st Finance Man
Charles Dayton
as 2nd Finance Man
Cecil B. DeMille
as Cecil B. DeMille
Hedda Hopper
as Hedda Hopper
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
8.3 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sunset Boulevard?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Sunset Boulevard (1950).
What is Sunset Boulevard about?▼
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Who directed Sunset Boulevard?▼
Sunset Boulevard was directed by Billy Wilder and released in 1950. It is a drama film.
How long is Sunset Boulevard?▼
Sunset Boulevard has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Sunset Boulevard?▼
The cast of Sunset Boulevard includes William Holden as Joe Gillis, Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, Erich von Stroheim as Max von Mayerling, Nancy Olson as Betty Schaefer, Fred Clark as Sheldrake and more.
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