FILMTLThe Lost Weekend1945
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1h 41m runtime
Adaptation film with a runtime of 101 minutes, released in 1945. Presented in English.
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Ray Milland gives an Oscar-winning performance in this Best Picture about a frustrated alcoholic writer, a man for whom one drink is "too many and a hundred's not enough.", Oscar-winning drama about a writer whose creative block has driven him to drink, and his brother who is anxious about leaving the alcoholic on his own. When the brother plans a long weekend away in the country, he is placated by assurances that the time alone will be spent on some serious writing. But as soon as he leaves, a drinking binge begins which sends the writer on a desperate downward spiral.
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How long is The Lost Weekend?
The Lost Weekend runs for 1h 41m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under adaptation, drama.
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