Drama / Film-Noir
USA,
1945, 101 min
Directed by:
Billy WilderCinematography:
John F. SeitzComposer:
Miklós RózsaCast:
Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Phillip Terry, Howard Da Silva, Doris Dowling, Clarence Muse, Frank Faylen, Lilian Fontaine, Earle Hyman, Byron Foulger (more)Plots(1)
Ray Milland stars as Don Birnam, a New York author struggling with years of alcoholism and writer’s block. Trying to keep him on the path to rehabilitation are his straight-laced brother Wick (Philip Terry) and devoted long-time girlfriend Helen (Jane Wyman). When Don absconds from a country excursion, he embarks on a four-day binge, spiralling towards rock bottom. (Eureka Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1946 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1946 - Billy Wilder (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1946 - Ray Milland (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1946 - Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1946 - John F. Seitz (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1946 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1946 - Miklós Rózsa (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
Golden Globes
- 1946 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1946 - Billy Wilder (Best Director)
- 1946 - Ray Milland (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1945 - Best Film
- 1945 - Billy Wilder (Best Director)
- 1945 - Ray Milland (Best Actor)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1946 - Billy Wilder (Grand Prize)
- 1946 - Ray Milland (International Grand Prix For Best Actor)