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1951 · 122 min · PG

A Streetcar Named Desire

Directed by Elia Kazan · Drama, Thriller

A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) is a Drama film, directed by Elia Kazan set in New Orleans during the 1950s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of madness / loss of sanity and family & loyalty play out through single location / bottle.

Composer
Alex North
Cinematography
Harry Stradling Sr.
Cast
Vivien LeighMarlon BrandoKim HunterKarl MaldenRudy BondNick DennisPeg HilliasWright King

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New Orleans
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityFamily & Loyalty
Structure
Single Location / Bottle
Tone
BleakTenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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