The Bad and the Beautiful 1953

In Tinseltown's ruthless game of power, Jonathan Shields rises from humble beginnings to become a movie mogul, leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered dreams. As he claws his way to the top, Georgia, Fred, and James are mere pawns in his game. Yet, despite Shields' exploitation, they find success - but can they reconcile their past with his offer of collaboration?

In Tinseltown's ruthless game of power, Jonathan Shields rises from humble beginnings to become a movie mogul, leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered dreams. As he claws his way to the top, Georgia, Fred, and James are mere pawns in his game. Yet, despite Shields' exploitation, they find success - but can they reconcile their past with his offer of collaboration?

Does The Bad and the Beautiful have end credit scenes?

No!

The Bad and the Beautiful does not have end credit scenes.

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Metacritic

86

Metascore

7.3

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Discover the awards and nominations received by The Bad and the Beautiful. Explore the history of The Bad and the Beautiful and its cast and crew.


7th British Academy Film Awards 1954

Nomination

Best Film

The 25th Academy Awards 1953

Kirk Douglas
Nomination

Actor

Kirk Douglas
Gloria Grahame
Win

Actress in a Supporting Role

Gloria Grahame
Win

Art Direction (Black-and-White)

Win

Cinematography (Black-and-White)

Win

Costume Design (Black-and-White)

Win

Writing (Screenplay)

5th Directors Guild of America Awards 1952

Vincente Minnelli
Nomination

Feature Film

Vincente Minnelli

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