A Streetcar Named Desire
Director: Elia Kazan. Cast: Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden, Rudy Bond, Nick Dennis, Peg Hillias, Richard
Garrick, Ann Dere. Screenplay: Tennessee Williams (based on his play).
Full review to follow soon. Grade: A
- Academy Award Nominations and *Winners:
- Best Picture
- Best Director: Elia Kazan
- *Best Actress: Vivien Leigh
- Best Actor: Marlon Brando
- *Best Supporting Actress: Kim Hunter
- *Best Supporting Actor: Karl Malden
- Best Screenplay: Tennessee Williams
- Best Cinematography (Black & White): Harry Stradling
- *Best Art Direction (Black & White): Richard Day
- Best Costume Design (Black & White): Lucinda Ballard
- Best Original Score (Drama/Comedy): Alex North
- Best Sound
- Golden Globe Nominations and *Winners:
- Best Picture (Drama)
- Best Actress (Drama): Vivien Leigh
- *Best Supporting Actress: Kim Hunter
- Other Awards:
- Venice Film Festival—Special Jury Prize: Elia Kazan; Best Actress: Vivien Leigh
- New York Film Critics Circle—Best Picture; Best Director: Elia Kazan; Best Actress: Vivien Leigh
- British Academy Awards (BAFTAs)—Best British Actress: Vivien Leigh