The 1970 thriller focuses on the grand unveiling of a high-rise office building in San Francisco.
When a fire breaks out, the lives of all in attendance are threatened as the building is destroyed.
Certain qualities of the film have aged glaringly, and its 165-minute run remains unwarranted.
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Additionally, the film also sees Holden reunite with his early acting mentor and friend,Barbara Stanwyck.
Together, the duo steal the show, turningExecutive Suiteinto their best collaboration.
Reprising her role from the stage play,Judy Holliday thrives as the uncouth and ditzy Billie Dawn.
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The war spy thrillerThe Counterfit Traitoris quite possibly the single most underrated movie of Holdens entire career.
However, Sabrina finds herself falling for Davids far more serious older brother, Linus (Humphrey Bogart).
The result is a compelling drama that invests in intriguing, complex, and sometimes difficult character interactions.
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As the prisoners begin to suspect an informant, their ire turns to Sgt.
Sefton (Holden), on account of his friendly exchanges with the guards.
As the chaotic episode becomes a ratings hit, studio producers venture to exploit the situation.
Despite being over 70 years old,Sunset Boulevardremainsthe greatest movie made about Hollywood.
A true masterpiece of cinema,Sunset Boulevardis the greatest film of William Holdens spectacular career.
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