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Classic portrait of a weekend in the life of an alcoholic writer. Well deserved multi-Oscar winner, including Best Picture!
Original Release
10/05/1945
US Release
11/29/1945
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ray Milland | Don Birnam |
| Jane Wyman | Helen St. James |
| Phillip Terry | Wick Birnam |
| Howard Da Silva | Nat / Nat the Bartender |
| Doris Dowling | Gloria |
| Frank Faylen | 'Bim' Nolan |
| Mary Young | Mrs. Deveridge |
| Anita Sharp-Bolster | Mrs. Foley |
| Lilian Fontaine | Mrs. St. James |
| Frank Orth | Opera Cloak Room Attendant |
Directors
Writers
Billy Wilder, Charles R. Jackson, Charles Brackett
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ray Milland | Don Birnam |
| Jane Wyman | Helen St. James |
| Phillip Terry | Wick Birnam |
| Howard Da Silva | Nat / Nat the Bartender |
| Doris Dowling | Gloria |
| Frank Faylen | 'Bim' Nolan |
| Mary Young | Mrs. Deveridge |
| Anita Sharp-Bolster | Mrs. Foley |
| Lilian Fontaine | Mrs. St. James |
| Frank Orth | Opera Cloak Room Attendant |
| Lewis L. Russell | Mr. St. James / Charles St. James |
| Andy Andrews | Alcoholic |
| Gene Ashley | Male Nurse |
| Walter Baldwin | Man from Albany |
| Harry Barris | Pianist at Harry & Joe's |
| Ian Begg | Undetermined Secondary Role |
| Eddie Borden | Drunk in Alcoholic Ward |
| Jess Lee Brooks | Hospital Patient |
| Jack Rube Clifford | Guard |
| David Clyde | Dave |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Charles Brackett | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1946 | Oscar | Best Picture | Won |
| 1946 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1946 | Oscar | Best Director | Won |
| 1946 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay | Won |
| 1946 | Oscar | Best Cinematography, Black-and-White | Nominated |
| 1946 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
| 1946 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture | Nominated |
| 1946 | Golden Globe | Best Picture | Won |
| 1946 | Golden Globe | Best Director | Won |
| 1946 | Golden Globe | Best Actor | Won |
