The Lost Weekend
(1945)6
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| Runtime | 1 hr 41 min |
| Budget | $1 250 000 |
| Premiere: World | $813 October 5, 1945 |
| Box Office – Budget | – $1 249 187 |
| Premiere: USA | November 29, 1945 |
| Digital: World | March 15, 2016 |
| Parental Advisory | Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking |
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| Production Companies | |
| Also Known As | Días sin huella United States |
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The desperate life of a chronic alcoholic is followed through a four-day drinking bout.
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About the Book
The Lost Weekend is a novel written by Charles R. Jackson. Published in 1944, the book is a powerful exploration of alcoholism and its devastating effects on the life of the protagonist, Don Birnam. The novel is notable for its unflinching portrayal of addiction and the psychological turmoil it causes.About the Author
Charles R. Jackson was an American author born in 1903. He is best known for The Lost Weekend, which was his debut novel. Jackson's own struggles with alcoholism informed much of the narrative, lending authenticity and depth to the story. His work is often praised for its candid and empathetic depiction of addiction.Book vs. Film
The 1945 film adaptation of The Lost Weekend remains largely faithful to Jackson's novel, capturing the essence of the protagonist's battle with alcoholism. While some elements were altered for cinematic purposes, the core themes and the emotional intensity of the book were preserved. The film, like the novel, was groundbreaking in its honest portrayal of addiction, contributing to its critical acclaim and success.Reception
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A fascinating story about how one alcoholic spends several days in a drunken stupor, and how his whole life changes from this. The actor in the title role is great, and the final dialogue is overly theatrical, but it’s still rare to film something like this about obsession.
A wonderful picture where the main antagonist is a bottle of whiskey. Oddly enough, there are few films about alcohol addiction, and here Wilder describes it quite skillfully and knowledgeably. And also, the film benefits from a strong literary basis.
the theme and acting are on the strong side. but the film is difficult to understand, like a spirit of obsession that you want to wash yourself away from. Minor drama in the personal tragedy of an alcoholic. It is unlikely that you will want to review it as a new one on the topic "One more at a time." Hopelessness and inevitability are different
The dude got drunk on the squirrel, or rather the mouse…)) and was able to stop, but the motive does not look very convincing.
Excellent film. The founder of "The Basketball Diaries", "Another Round", "Requiem for a Dream", etc. Despite the year, the drama is not inferior to the above-mentioned films. The ending is perhaps too rosy, but it is not bad either. I recommend it!
A fight with a green serpent, which, stack by stack, displaces any desire for life with fiery water. The theme is eternal, so the main character’s tossing and turning will be easily understandable to a viewer of any time.
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