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A Streetcar Named Desire
...Blanche, who wanted so much to stay a lady...
...Blanche, who wanted so much to stay a lady...
Drama - 1951
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Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her.
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Rated:
M/PG
Runtime:
125 min
Release date:
18 Sep 1951
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$1,800,000
Revenue:
$8,000,000
Awards:
Won 4 Oscars. 17 wins & 15 nominations total

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