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


“...only in Rome could this story happen...”
After spending three years in an asylum, a washed-up actor views a minor assignment from his old director in Rome as a chance for personal and professional redemption.

Kirk Douglas
Jack Andrus

Edward G. Robinson
Maurice Kruger

Cyd Charisse
Carlotta

George Hamilton
Davie Drew

Claire Trevor
Clara Kruger

Daliah Lavi
Veronica

James Gregory
Brad Byrd

Rosanna Schiaffino
Barzelli
Joanna Roos
Janet Bark

George Macready
Lew Jordan
Two Weeks in Another Town is a drama film released in 1962 exploring themes of infidelity, rome, italy, movie business, redemption, alcoholism, sanitarium. Directed by Vincente Minnelli, it stars Kirk Douglas, Edward G. Robinson, Cyd Charisse. After spending three years in an asylum, a washed-up actor views a minor assignment from his old director in Rome as a chance for personal and professional redemption.
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