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Days of Wine and Roses (26-Dec-1962)
Director: Blake Edwards Writer: J. P. Miller Music by: Henry Mancini Producer: Martin Manulis Keywords: Drama, Alcoholism, Advertising A San Francisco businessman descends from social drinking into alcoholism, bringing down with him his long-suffering wife. Based on an earlier teleplay, and one of few truly good films on the subject. At times unsettling. Won an Oscar for Best Original Song; received additional nominations for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Costume Design and Best Set Decoration.
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| Jack Albertson |
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16-Jun-1907 |
25-Nov-1981 |
The Man on Chico and the Man |
| Charles Bickford |
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1-Jan-1891 |
9-Nov-1967 |
The Song of Bernadette |
| Jack Klugman |
Actor |
27-Apr-1922 |
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| Jack Lemmon |
Actor |
8-Feb-1925 |
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| Lee Remick |
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14-Dec-1935 |
2-Jul-1991 |
Days of Wine and Roses |
| Maxine Stuart |
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28-Jun-1918 |
6-Jun-2013 |
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CAST REVIEWS Review by Alan J. Weiss (posted on 13-Oct-2007) One of Hollywood's best films -- along with "The Lost Weekend" -- to depict the tragedy of alcoholism. Both Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick give amazing performances as a couple trapped in a downward spiral of drinking, from which neither can escape; one he tries, she brings him back down, and vice versa.
This is a very intense and believable film that is tough to watch, but very worthwhile and incredibly well-acted, brilliantly written, and painstakingly directed by Blake Edwards.
Truly one of Hollywood's best classsics, this film is highly recommended for the movie buff and acting student alike.
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