A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
...Blanche, who wanted so much to stay a lady...
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: September 18, 1951
Filmori Rating: 4.3/5 (2 ratings)
Cast
- Vivien Leigh - Blanche DuBois
- Marlon Brando - Stanley Kowalski
- Kim Hunter - Stella Kowalski
- Karl Malden - Harold Mitchell
- Rudy Bond - Steve
- Nick Dennis - Pablo Gonzales
- Peg Hillias - Eunice
- Wright King - A Collector
- Richard Garrick - A Doctor
- Ann Dere - The Matron
Screenplay
- Tennessee Williams (Theatre Play)
- Oscar Saul (Screenplay)
- Tennessee Williams (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
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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.