The Bad and the Beautiful

A film review by Christopher Null - Copyright © 2005 Filmcritic.com

This biting behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood is as sharp as they come. Opening on the funeral of a producer, the film follows three people as they spew vitriol on the man. Kirk Douglas and Lana Turner are particularly fun. Hollywood wouldn't be skewered this horribly again until The Player, 40 years later.

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Rating

4.0 out of 5 Stars

Cast and Crew

  • Director: Vincente Minnelli
  • Producer: John Houseman
  • Screenwriter: Charles Schnee
  • Stars: Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan
  • MPAA Rating: NR