A Place in the Sun poster

Movie Info

Release Date: June 12, 1951
Runtime: 122 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (8)
Genres:
Drama Crime Romance
Budget: $2,300,000
Revenue: $7,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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87%
Tomatometer
76
76/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
415 votes
⭐
7.7/10
IMDb
26,798 votes
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A Place in the Sun

1951

"Desire ignites, choices haunt, futures collide."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Un lugar en el sol? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Ein Platz an der Sonne? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Um Lugar ao Sol? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: μ Šμ€μ΄μ˜ μ–‘μ§€? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: ιƒŽεΏƒε¦‚ι΅? All international titles (8) →

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
3 Nominations
4 Total
Oscars
1 3 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1952 Oscars Best Director George Stevens Winner
1952 Oscars Best Picture George Stevens Nominated
1952 Oscars Best Actress Shelley Winters Nominated
1952 Oscars Best Actor Montgomery Clift Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1952 Oscars Best Director George Stevens
Year Festival Category Winner
1952 Oscars Best Picture George Stevens
1952 Oscars Best Actress Shelley Winters
1952 Oscars Best Actor Montgomery Clift

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $2,300,000
Revenue: $7,000,000
Profit $4,700,000
ROI +204.3% (3x)

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A Place in the Sun is directed by George Stevens .

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Crew & Production

Keywords

#based on novel or book 610 #black and white 163 #love at first sight 22 #trial 21 #ambition 19 #heiress 6 #romantic triangle 4 #secret relationship 3 #unwanted pregnancy 3 #courtship 3 #social elite 2 #moral crisis 2 #attraction 2 #rowboat 1 #factory girl 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about A Place in the Sun

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  • The film was shot on location in various parts of California, including the picturesque beaches of Santa Monica and the affluent neighborhoods of Beverly Hills, which added authenticity to its portrayal of high society.

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  • Elizabeth Taylor's character was inspired by the real-life heiress Doris Duke, who was known for her glamorous lifestyle and tumultuous relationships.

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  • During production, Montgomery Clift suffered an injury in a car accident, which affected his performance and required adjustments in filming schedules.

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  • The film's score was composed by Franz Waxman, who created a haunting melody that underscores the film's themes of ambition and moral conflict.

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  • In a notable continuity error, the color of Shelley Winters' character's dress changes between shots during the picnic scene, which can distract attentive viewers.

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  • George Stevens directed 'A Place in the Sun' after his successful collaboration with Montgomery Clift in 'A Place in the Sun', further solidifying their creative partnership.

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