A Place in the Sun

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"Young people asking so much of life... taking so much of love!"
  • Passed
  • 1951
  • 2 hr 2 min
  • 7.7  (24,513)
  • 76

In the 1951 drama A Place in the Sun, an ambitious young man named George Eastman (Montgomery Clift) moves to the big city to work at his wealthy uncle's factory. While there, George meets and begins dating Alice (Shelley Winters), a plain and practical factory worker. Though he doesn't love her, George sees Alice as a stepping stone to the wealthy and glamorous life he desires.

However, George's plans are derailed when he meets the stunning and wealthy Angela Vickers (Elizabeth Taylor) at a party. The two begin a passionate and secret romance, and George's desire for success and status becomes even more intense as he sees Angela's luxurious lifestyle.

The tension builds as George must navigate his relationships with both Alice and Angela, and his ambition drives him to make questionable decisions. The film explores themes of ambition, class dynamics, and the lengths people will go to achieve their goals.

The performances in A Place in the Sun are all stunning. Montgomery Clift brings a brooding intensity to the role of George, making the character simultaneously sympathetic and unsettling. Elizabeth Taylor's beauty and glamour stand in sharp contrast to Shelley Winters' more earthy and practical portrayal of Alice. The chemistry between Clift and Taylor is palpable on screen, adding to the sense of tension and danger.

Director George Stevens creates a visually stunning film, with striking black and white cinematography that captures both the grit and glamour of 1950s society. The attention to detail in the production design, costumes, and sets further immerse the viewer in the time period and social class distinctions at play.

A Place in the Sun is a classic of Hollywood Golden Age cinema, and its themes of ambition, love, and class tensions continue to resonate with audiences today.

A Place in the Sun is a 1951 drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.7 and a MetaScore of 76.

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  • Release Date
    1951
  • MPAA Rating
    Passed
  • Runtime
    2 hr 2 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (24,513)
  • Metascore
    76
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