THE LOST WEEKEND
Year: 1945
Country:
United States
Run Time:
101 minutes
The cards were so stacked against this powerful drama, a landmark of filmmaking in Hollywood, that its release in 1945 was a small miracle. Paramount's bosses, Prohibition groups, the mob, and the liquor industry all found themselves on the same side for once-against this production. Only contractual obligation forced the studio to permit Billy Wilder to proceed. A lacerating story of a three-day bender, THE LOST WEEKEND was the first authentic screen treatment of alcoholism. Ray Milland, breaking woth his romantic-lead image against the advice of friends, gave the best performance fo his career as a disillusioned writer consumed with self-pity, walking the streets of New York in search of a drink. Jane Wyman gives a strong performance as Milland's loyal girfriend. When, after a long delay, the film was released this unwanted, almost aborted film was awarded four Academy Awards (for Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Screenplay).
Screenplay
Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, based on the novel by Charles R. Jackson
Director
Billy Wilder
Producer
Charles Brackett
Cinematography
John F. Seitz
Editing
Doane Harrison
Principal Cast
Ray Milland, Jany Wyman, Phillip Terry, Howrd da Silva.
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