Fedora
“Youth had been a habit of hers for so long that she could not part with it.”
Synopsis
Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement, only to discover the horrifying truth behind her success.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
FEDORA (Masters of Cinema) Dual Format TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-18
Top Cast
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William Holden
Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler
Marthe Keller
Fedora
Hildegard Knef
Countess Sobryanski
José Ferrer
Doctor Vando
Frances Sternhagen
Miss Balfour
Mario Adorf
Corfu Hotel Manager
Stephen Collins
Young Barry
Henry Fonda
President of the Academy
Michael York
Self
Hans Járay
Count Sobryanski
Gottfried John
Kritos
Arlene Francis
Newscaster
Elma Karlowa
Maid
Ellen Schwiers
Nurse
Ferdy Mayne
First Director
Peter Capell
Second Director
Panos Papadopulos
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 15, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Tryon, Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- Fedora
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $6.7M
- Production Studios
- SFP, NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H., Bavaria Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Wilder
Tom Tryon, Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
Miklós Rózsa
Gerry Fisher
Stefan Arnsten, Fredric Steinkamp
Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Wilder
Director
Billy Wilder
Writer
I. A. L. Diamond
Writer
Billy Wilder
Producer
I. A. L. Diamond
Producer
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
Stefan Arnsten
Editor
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
Charlotte Flemming
Costume Design
Alexandre Trauner
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fedora
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fedora about?
Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement, only to discover the horrifying truth behind her success.
Who directed Fedora?
Fedora was directed by Billy Wilder.
Who stars in Fedora?
The principal cast of Fedora includes William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef, José Ferrer, Frances Sternhagen.
When was Fedora released and how long is it?
Fedora was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Fedora?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fedora was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fedora?
Fedora holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).