Fedora
Seen it?1978 | 109 min | Drama, Mystery
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Bugsy, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement, only to discover the horrifying truth behind her success.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Billy Wilder
- William HoldenBarry 'Dutch' Detweiler
- Marthe KellerFedora
- Hildegard KnefCountess Sobryanski
- José FerrerDoctor Vando
- Frances SternhagenMiss Balfour
- Mario AdorfCorfu Hotel Manager
- Stephen CollinsYoung Barry
- Henry FondaPresident of the Academy
- Michael YorkSelf
- Hans JárayCount Sobryanski