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Film · 1945

The Lost Weekend

Directed by Billy Wilder · starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman

  • 1 h 41 min
  • Drama
  • USA
  • 8.1 Users7 votes

Synopsis

Don Birnam, played by Ray Milland, is a failed writer because of his addiction to alcohol. Destroyed physically and morally, he is capable of anything to keep drinking, even stealing. His familiars try to help him, his girlfriend (Jan Wyman) and his brother Wick. For that they organize a special weekend but seems like all their efforts will go in vain. This comedy directed by Billy Wilder was awarded with four Oscars: Best Picture, Director, Actor (Milland) and adapted screenplay. The film also won several Golden Globe for Best Picture, Director and Actor. As international competitions, the film won the Grand Prix Festival (Ex-aequo) and another statuette for Best Actor in Cannes Festival.

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Runtime
101 min1 hour and 41 minutes
How long is The Lost Weekend?
1 hour and 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who directed The Lost Weekend?
Billy Wilder.
Who is in The Lost Weekend?
It stars Ray Milland and Jane Wyman.
Where can I watch The Lost Weekend?
In the UK you can watch it on rent on Prime Video.
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Director
Billy Wilder
Producers
Charles Brackett

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Reviews

8.1 7 votes
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Soundtrack

All 4 songs
  1. La TraviataLibiamo ne, 39, lieti calici, Drinking Song, John Garris Spotify
  2. It Was So Beautiful (and You Were Mine)Played on piano, sung, Harry Barris, at Harry, Joe Spotify
  3. LouisePlayed on piano, sung, Harry Barris, at Harry, Joe Spotify
  4. Somebody Stole My GalPlayed on piano, sung, Harry Barris, at Harry, Joe Spotify
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