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A Streetcar Named Desire

...Blanche, who wanted so much to stay a lady...

A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.

19512h 2mPGDrama, Thriller

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About A Streetcar Named Desire

Directors
Elia Kazan
Cast
Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden, Rudy Bond, Nick Dennis
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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