Billy Wilder's nightmarish vision of an alcoholic's lonely desperation is brought to full realization in this film-noirish drama that won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1945. Ray Milland stars as the suffering and penniless alcoholic who knows no shame as he hits his lowest point in life, begging and stealing just to obtain some liquor. Milland's performance was rightfully deemed worthy of an Oscar. Jane Wyman co-stars as his caring girlfriend who wants so desperately to help him. Wilder won the Oscar for Best Director and deservedly shared in another for his screenplay with co-writer Charles Brackett. Milland's "detox" nightmare scene is one that is impossible to forget.
Review of The Lost Weekend
