

Sunset Boulevard (1950)
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Overview
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Cast & Crew
Trailers

Cliff “Method Man” Smith Discusses SUNSET BOULEVARD and Classic Film | TCMFF 2025

75th Anniversary Spot

75th Anniversary Trailer

Billy Wilder on making SUNSET BLVD

"I Am Big, It's the Pictures That Got Small" Clip

“Mr. DeMille, I m Ready for My Close Up” Official Film Clip

Norma Desmond At Paramount Clip

Trailer

Writer Robert Towne on Billy Wilder's SUNSET BLVD.
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