The Bad and the Beautiful (1952): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Bad and the Beautiful
Director: Vincente Minnelli
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1952
Duration: 118 min
Cast: Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan

What The Bad and the Beautiful Is About

Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.

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What is The Bad and the Beautiful about?

Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.

Where can I watch The Bad and the Beautiful?

The Bad and the Beautiful is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Bad and the Beautiful?

The Bad and the Beautiful runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).

When did The Bad and the Beautiful come out?

The Bad and the Beautiful was released in 1952.

Who directed The Bad and the Beautiful?

The Bad and the Beautiful was directed by Vincente Minnelli.

Who stars in The Bad and the Beautiful?

The Bad and the Beautiful stars Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell.

What is The Bad and the Beautiful's rating?

The Bad and the Beautiful holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.