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The Lost Weekend

The Lost Weekend

The screen dares to open the strange and savage pages of a shocking bestseller!

Don Birnam, a long-time alcoholic, has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst... but his craving has just become more insidious. Evading a country weekend planned by his brother and girlfriend, he begins a four-day bender that just might be his last - one way or another.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Lost Weekend
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1945-11-29
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 7.626/10 (628 votes)
  • Budget: $1,250,000
  • Revenue: $11,000,000
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.6578
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Ray Milland

Ray Milland

as Don Birnam

Jane Wyman

Jane Wyman

as Helen St. James

Phillip Terry

Phillip Terry

as Wick Birnam

Howard Da Silva

Howard Da Silva

as Nat the Bartender

Doris Dowling

Doris Dowling

as Gloria

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

as 'Bim' Nolan

Mary Young

Mary Young

as Mrs. Deveridge

Anita Sharp-Bolster

Anita Sharp-Bolster

as Mrs. Foley

Lilian Fontaine

Lilian Fontaine

as Mrs. Charles St. James

Frank Orth

Frank Orth

as Opera Cloak Room Attendant

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Trailers & Clips

The Lost Weekend (1945) ORIGINAL TRAILER

Mark Pellington on THE LOST WEEKEND

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Keywords

based on novel or bookalcoholbrotherparanoiabartenderaddictionalcoholismflashbackfilm noirsuicidalblack and whitewriteralcoholicbatslow self esteemdishonestyhopelessnessdelirium tremensliesdevoted girlfriend

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lost Weekend?

The Lost Weekend is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1945-11-29.

Who are the main actors in The Lost Weekend?

The main cast includes Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Phillip Terry, Howard Da Silva, Doris Dowling, .

Where can I watch The Lost Weekend online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Lost Weekend is available.

Is The Lost Weekend based on a true story?

The screen dares to open the strange and savage pages of a shocking bestseller!

What is the IMDb rating of The Lost Weekend?

The Lost Weekend has an IMDb rating of 7.626/10 based on 628 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Lost Weekend?

The movie had a production budget of $1,250,000 and earned $11,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Lost Weekend?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Lost Weekend filmed?

The Lost Weekend was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Lost Weekend?

The total runtime of The Lost Weekend is 101 minutes.

Is The Lost Weekend suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Lost Weekend?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Lost Weekend.

Does The Lost Weekend have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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