Paramount Pictures released Sunset Boulevard on August 10, 1950. Billy Wilder directed the film starring William Holden, Gloria Swanson, and Erich von Stroheim.
‘Sunset Boulevard’ 30-Second Summary
Norma Desmond is an aging silent film queen who refuses to accept that the world has forgotten her. She hires a down-on-his-luck screenwriter named Joe Gillis to help write a movie to restart her dead career. While Joe believes he can manipulate her to his benefit, but he soon finds out he’s dead wrong. Joe’s conflicting feelings towards their awkward relationship and Norma’s diminishing grasp on reality leads a grim death.
Follow Us
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our YouTube channel for all of our film reviews.
Disclaimer
Rate the Film!
Our Rating
Paramount Pictures released Sunset Boulevard on August 10, 1950. Billy Wilder directed the film starring William Holden, Gloria Swanson, and Erich von Stroheim.