Movie Description:
Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, an aging silent film queen, and William Holden as the struggling writer who is held inthrall by her madness, createdtwo of the screen`s most memorable characters in Sunset Boulevard. From theunforgettable opening sequence through the inevitable unfolding of tragicdestiny, the film is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate sideof Hollywood. Erich von Stroheim as Desmond`s discoverer, ex-husband andbutler, and Nancy Olson as the bright spot in unrelenting ominousness, are equally celebrated for their masterful performances.