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A Streetcar Named Desire

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A Streetcar Named Desire

...Blanche, who wanted so much to stay a lady...

1951·2h 5m·🇺🇸
DramaThriller
7.9/ 10119,948 votes

Cast

Synopsis

A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.

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Academy Awards

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Best Supporting ActorKarl Malden
Winner
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Best ActressVivien Leigh
Winner
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Best Supporting ActressKim Hunter
Winner
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Best Art Direction (B&W)
Winner
Best ActorMarlon Brando
Nominated
Best Cinematography (B&W)Harry Stradling
Nominated
Best Costume Design (B&W)
Nominated
Best DirectorElia Kazan
Nominated
Best Original ScoreAlex North
Nominated
Best Picture
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Best Sound Recording
Nominated
Best Adapted ScreenplayTennessee Williams
Nominated

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