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


“Youth had been a habit of hers for so long that she could not part with it.”
Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement, only to discover the horrifying truth behind her success.

William Holden
Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler

Marthe Keller
Fedora

Hildegard Knef
Countess Sobryanski

José Ferrer
Doctor Vando

Frances Sternhagen
Miss Balfour

Mario Adorf
Corfu Hotel Manager

Stephen Collins
Young Barry

Henry Fonda
President of the Academy

Michael York
Self

Hans Járay
Count Sobryanski
Fedora is a drama, mystery film released in 1978 exploring themes of hollywood. Directed by Billy Wilder, it stars William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef. Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement, only to discover the horrifying truth behind her success.
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