A Streetcar Named Desire
“...Blanche, who wanted so much to stay a lady...”
Synopsis
A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.
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Top Cast
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Vivien Leigh
Blanche DuBois
Marlon Brando
Stanley Kowalski
Kim Hunter
Stella Kowalski
Karl Malden
Harold Mitchell
Rudy Bond
Steve
Nick Dennis
Pablo Gonzales
Peg Hillias
Eunice
Wright King
A Collector
Richard Garrick
A Doctor
Ann Dere
The Matron
Edna Thomas
The Mexican Woman
Mickey Kuhn
A Sailor
Mel Archer
Foreman (uncredited)
Walter Bacon
Club Patron (uncredited)
Dahn Ben Amotz
Minor Role (uncredited)
Marietta Canty
Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
John George
Passerby (uncredited)
John Gonetos
Vendor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 18, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.44x
+$6.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Saul, Tennessee Williams
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- A Streetcar Named Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8M
- Production Studios
- Charles K. Feldman Group, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elia Kazan
Oscar Saul, Tennessee Williams
Alex North
Harry Stradling Sr.
David Weisbart
Charles K. Feldman
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Oscar Saul
Screenplay
David Weisbart
Editor
Elia Kazan
Director
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Charles K. Feldman
Producer
Tennessee Williams
Screenplay
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.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Streetcar Named Desire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Streetcar Named Desire about?
A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.
Who directed A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire was directed by Elia Kazan.
Who stars in A Streetcar Named Desire?
The principal cast of A Streetcar Named Desire includes Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden, Rudy Bond.
When was A Streetcar Named Desire released and how long is it?
A Streetcar Named Desire was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire had a reported production budget of $1.8M and grossed $8M at the worldwide box office (4.44 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Streetcar Named Desire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Streetcar Named Desire was composed by Alex North.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).