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The Bad and the Beautiful (1952): movie guide
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) is a Drama, Romance running about 118 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 316 votes. Notable cast includes Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1952-12-25
- Runtime: 118 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1952-12-25
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What is The Bad and the Beautiful about?
Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.
Cast highlights
The Bad and the Beautiful features Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan, Gloria Grahame. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1952-12-25. Runtime: 118 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (316 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Bad and the Beautiful on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Bad and the Beautiful?
- The Bad and the Beautiful is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is The Bad and the Beautiful?
- The Bad and the Beautiful runs about 118 minutes.
- Who stars in The Bad and the Beautiful?
- Cast highlights include Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan, Gloria Grahame.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Bad and the Beautiful?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
