Fedora

"Youth had been a habit of hers for so long that she could not part with it."

Sep 13 1978 PG 1h 56m
Drama, Romance

An ambitious Hollywood hustler becomes involved with a reclusive female star, whom he tries to lure out of retirement.

Plot

Famous film star Fedora has died. At her funeral movie producer Barry Detweiler recalls how only two weeks previously he, after much difficulty, approached her regarding starring in a movie of his. The encounter revealed some disturbing things about her life, and more will now be revealed after her death.

Written by

Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond, Tom Tryon

Directed by

Billy Wilder

Production Countries

Germany, France

Production Companies

NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H., SFP, Bavaria Film

Languages

English, Français

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
5,508
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA