Fedora
1978, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
Youth had been a habit of hers for so long that she could not part with it.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 165 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- 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
- Gottfried JohnKritos
- Arlene FrancisNewscaster
Details
- Released
- 29 June 1978
- Country
- France, Germany
- Written by
- Tom Tryon, I. A. L. Diamond, Billy Wilder
- Budget
- $6.7M
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Fedora: quick answers
Is Fedora worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 165 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fedora?
Fedora runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Fedora have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fedora. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Fedora suitable for kids?
Fedora is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Fedora?
If you liked Fedora, try Black Widow, Sunset Boulevard, All About Eve.
Who directed Fedora?
Fedora (1978) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef.