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Billy Wilder

Director

Austrian-born American filmmaker, screenwriter and producer celebrated for razor-sharp scripts and films that range from hard-boiled noir to caustic comedies (e.g. Sunset Boulevard, The Apartment, Some Like It Hot).

Emigrated from Europe to the United States in the early 1930s. Frequently collaborated with screenwriters Charles Brackett (early career) and I.A.L. Diamond (later comedies). Winner of multiple Academy Awards; The Lost Weekend won four Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. Regularly worked with actors such as Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and Marilyn Monroe.

DeBaser's reviewers celebrate Billy Wilder's versatility across noir, drama and comedy. They highlight his sharp screenplays, cynical worldview, and memorable collaborations (Lemmon, Matthau, Monroe). Standout films discussed include Sunset Boulevard, The Apartment and Some Like It Hot. A few reviews note occasional flaws but overall admiration is constant.

For:cinephiles, students of film, fans of classic Hollywood and auteur cinema

 Nobody's perfect.

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 I am still big, it’s the pictures that got small!

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 I killed him for money and for a woman. And I didn’t get the money. And I didn’t get the woman. Great deal.

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