The Bad and the Beautiful
"I took you out of the gutter... I can fling you back!"
Originally released in 1952. The Bad and the Beautiful is a drama/romance film. directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Starring Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, and Walter Pidgeon
Synopsis
Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (278 votes)
Budget
$1.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.4M
2.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lana Turner
as Georgia Lorrison
Kirk Douglas
as Jonathan Shields
Walter Pidgeon
as Harry Pebbel
Dick Powell
as James Lee Bartlow
Barry Sullivan
as Fred Amiel
Gloria Grahame
as Rosemary Bartlow
Leo G. Carroll
as Henry Whitfield
Gilbert Roland
as Victor "Gaucho" Ribera
Paul Stewart
as Syd Murphy
Vanessa Brown
as Kay Amiel
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,558,000
- Revenue
- $3,373,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bad and the Beautiful about?
Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Le...
Who directed The Bad and the Beautiful?
The Bad and the Beautiful was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
How long is The Bad and the Beautiful?
The Bad and the Beautiful has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Bad and the Beautiful released?
The Bad and the Beautiful was released on December 25, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bad and the Beautiful?
The main cast of The Bad and the Beautiful includes Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan.
Is The Bad and the Beautiful worth watching?
The Bad and the Beautiful has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 278 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.