THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Using a structure borrowed from CITIZEN KANE, the history of producer Jonathan Shields (Kirk Douglas) is revealed through the recollections of an actress (Lana Turner), a director (Barry Sullivan) and a writer (Dick Powell) — all of whom are being wheedled by Douglas into making another film together. The script artfully weaves true Hollywood stories into a seamless and stormy melodrama that, thanks to the vision of Vincente Minnelli and the performances of an extraordinary cast, becomes the ultimate "Hollywood" movie. The film won five Oscars®, including Best Supporting Actress for Gloria Grahame as the writer's wife. (Note courtesy of Noir City.) DIR Vincente Minnelli; SCR Charles Schnee, from a story by George Bradshaw; PROD John Houseman. U.S., 1952, b&w, 116 min. NOT RATED
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Run Time: 116 Minutes
Opening Date: Friday, August 30, 2024
Genre: Romance drama
