The Bad and the Beautiful
I took you out of the gutter... I can fling you back!
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Bad and the Beautiful
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 1952-12-25
- Runtime: 118 minutes
- Rating: 7.33/10 (262 votes)
- Budget: $1,558,000
- Revenue: $3,373,000
- Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.4056
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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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Trailer HD | The Bad and The Beautiful | Warner Archive
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) - trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bad and the Beautiful?▼
The Bad and the Beautiful is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1952-12-25.
Who are the main actors in The Bad and the Beautiful?▼
The main cast includes Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan, .
Where can I watch The Bad and the Beautiful online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Bad and the Beautiful is available.
Is The Bad and the Beautiful based on a true story?▼
I took you out of the gutter... I can fling you back!
What is the IMDb rating of The Bad and the Beautiful?▼
The Bad and the Beautiful has an IMDb rating of 7.33/10 based on 262 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Bad and the Beautiful?▼
The movie had a production budget of $1,558,000 and earned $3,373,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Bad and the Beautiful?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Bad and the Beautiful filmed?▼
The Bad and the Beautiful was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Bad and the Beautiful?▼
The total runtime of The Bad and the Beautiful is 118 minutes.
Is The Bad and the Beautiful suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Bad and the Beautiful?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Bad and the Beautiful.
Does The Bad and the Beautiful have a post-credit scene?▼
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