A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)

...Blanche, who wanted so much to stay a lady...

A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) poster

A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.

Director: Elia Kazan
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.3/5 (2 ratings)

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alex North
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Sr.
Editing: David Weisbart
Production: Charles K. Feldman Group, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en

Themes

Touching Family Stories

Keywords

loss of sense of reality, rape, sibling relationship, southern usa, brother-in-law, violent husband, new orleans, louisiana, family relationships, black and white, light bulb, expectant father, sister sister relationship

Trailer

A Streetcar Named Desire Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Streetcar Named Desire about?
A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.
Who directed A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire was directed by Elia Kazan.
Who stars in A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire stars Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden, Rudy Bond, Nick Dennis.
How long is A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire is a Drama, Thriller film.
What is the Filmori rating for A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire has a Filmori rating of 4.3/5 based on 2 ratings.
What is the budget of A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire had a budget of $2M.
How much did A Streetcar Named Desire gross?
A Streetcar Named Desire grossed $8M worldwide.
Where was A Streetcar Named Desire produced?
A Streetcar Named Desire was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of A Streetcar Named Desire?
The themes of A Streetcar Named Desire include: Touching Family Stories.