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The Lost Weekend

NR19451h 41mBilly Wilder
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 97%
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"The screen dares to open the strange and savage pages of a shocking bestseller!"

Longtime alcoholic Don Birnam has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst... but his craving has just become more insidious. Evading a country weekend planned by his brother and girlfriend, he begins a four-day bender that just might be his last – one way or another.

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Based On Novel Or BookAlcoholBrotherParanoiaBartenderAddictionAlcoholismFlashbackFilm NoirSuicidal

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Lost Weekend (1945) about?

Longtime alcoholic Don Birnam has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst... but his craving has just become more insidious. Evading a country weekend planned by his brother and girlfriend, he begins a four-day bender that just might be his last – one way or another.

Who stars in The Lost Weekend?

The Lost Weekend stars Ray Milland (Don Birnam), Jane Wyman (Helen St. James), Phillip Terry (Wick Birnam), Howard Da Silva (Nat the Bartender), Doris Dowling (Gloria). The film was directed by Billy Wilder.

How long is The Lost Weekend?

The Lost Weekend has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1945. It is rated NR.

Is The Lost Weekend worth watching?

The Lost Weekend holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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