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Seen it?1954 | 104 min | Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
When the head of a large manufacturing firm dies suddenly from a stroke, his vice-presidents vie to see who will replace him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Venice award: Venice International Film Festival: Best Supporting Actress. Also nominated for 4 Oscars, 2 BAFTAs and 1 DGA Award. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 30K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Wise
- William HoldenMcDonald Walling
- June AllysonMary Blemond Walling
- Barbara StanwyckJulia O. Tredway
- Fredric MarchLoren Phineas Shaw
- Walter PidgeonFrederick Y. Alderson
- Shelley WintersEva Bardeman
- Paul DouglasJosiah Walter Dudley
- Louis CalhernGeorge Nyle Caswell
- Dean JaggerJesse Q. Grimm
- Nina FochErica Martin