Days of Wine and Roses (1962)
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- Approved
- 1h 57min
- Drama
- 04 Feb 1963 (Brazil)
- Movie
An alcoholic marries a young woman and systematically addicts her to booze so that they can share his "passion" together.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 9 wins & 13 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jack Lemmon | ... |
Joe Clay
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| Lee Remick | ... |
Kirsten Arnesen Clay
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| Charles Bickford | ... |
Ellis Arnesen
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| Jack Klugman | ... |
Jim Hungerford
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| Alan Hewitt | ... |
Rad Leland
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| Tom Palmer | ... |
Ballefoy
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Debbie Megowan | ... |
Debbie Clay
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| Maxine Stuart | ... |
Dottie
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| Jack Albertson | ... |
Trayner
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| Leon Alton | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Don Anderson | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Carl Arnold | ... |
Loud Man (uncredited)
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Roger Barrett | ... |
Abe (uncredited)
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| Russ Bender | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Mary Benoit | ... |
Tenant (uncredited)
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| Mel Blanc | ... |
Cartoons (uncredited) (voice)
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| Gail Bonney | ... |
Gladys (uncredited)
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| Lynn Borden | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Joseph Campanella | ... |
Man at Party (uncredited)
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| Dick Crockett | ... |
Boor (uncredited)
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Russell Custer | ... |
Alcoholics Anonymous Member (uncredited)
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| George DeNormand | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Jennifer Edwards | ... |
Debbie Clay at Age 5 (uncredited)
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Ella Ethridge | ... |
Tenant (uncredited)
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| James Gonzalez | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Lisa Guiraut | ... |
Belly Dancer (uncredited)
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| Chuck Hicks | ... |
Attendant (uncredited)
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Barbara Hines | ... |
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| Charlene Holt | ... |
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Tai Yen Horowitz | ... |
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Jerry Jensen | ... |
Crewcut Man (uncredited)
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| Don Keefer | ... |
Man at Bar (uncredited)
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| Kenner G. Kemp | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Rita Kenaston | ... |
Tenant (uncredited)
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| James Lanphier | ... |
Prince (uncredited)
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| Ken Lynch | ... |
Proprietor (uncredited)
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| John Bard Manulis | ... |
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| Mathew McCue | ... |
Alcoholics Anonymous Member (uncredited)
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| Harold Miller | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Richard O'Brien | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Doye O'Dell | ... |
Charlie Deans (uncredited)
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| Pat O'Malley | ... |
Tenant (uncredited)
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Alan Paige | ... |
Tenant (uncredited)
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Peggy Patten | ... |
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| Jack Riley | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Tom Rosqui | ... |
Bettor (uncredited)
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Myrna Ross | ... |
(uncredited)
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Doc Scortt | ... |
Boor (uncredited)
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Robert 'Buddy' Shaw | ... |
Tenant (uncredited)
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Stanley Sober | ... |
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| Olan Soule | ... |
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
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| Katherine Squire | ... |
Mrs. Nolan (uncredited)
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Florence Stark | ... |
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| Bert Stevens | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Lynn Terry | ... |
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Arthur Tovey | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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John Truax | ... |
Attendant (uncredited)
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| Charles Watts | ... |
Landry (uncredited)
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Charles Wood | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Blake Edwards | ||
Written by
| J.P. Miller | ... | (written by) (as JP Miller) |
Produced by
| Martin Manulis | ... | producer |
Music by
| Henry Mancini | ||
Cinematography by
| Philip H. Lathrop | ... | director of photography (as Phil Lathrop) |
Editing by
| Patrick McCormack | ||
Art Direction by
| Joseph C. Wright | ... | (as Joseph Wright) |
Set Decoration by
| George James Hopkins | ||
Costume Design by
| Donfeld | ... | (as Don Feld) |
Makeup Department
| Gordon Bau | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Jean Burt Reilly | ... | supervising hair stylist |
| Myrl Stoltz | ... | hair stylist: Lee Remick |
| Hal Lierley | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Henry Vilardo | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Jack McEdward | ... | unit manager (as Jack McEdwards) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Carter De Haven Jr. | ... | assistant director (as Carter DeHaven Jr.) |
| Jack Cunningham | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| William F. Sheehan | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Ben Greenberg | ... | prop (uncredited) |
| Robert Turner | ... | prop (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jack Solomon | ... | sound |
| Russell Ashley | ... | mixer (uncredited) |
| Robert Dunning | ... | cable (uncredited) |
| Ora Hudson | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Horace L. Hulburd | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Sherman Clark | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| William Classen | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Gerald Perry Finnerman | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Cliff King | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Richard H. Kline | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Malcolm Matheson | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Lee Wilson | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Florence Albert | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Forrest T. Butler | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Robert Bain | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Rolly Bundock | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Larry Bunker | ... | musician: vibes (uncredited) |
| Gene Cipriano | ... | musician: saxophone (uncredited) |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: French horn solo, title song (uncredited) |
| Dominic Frontiere | ... | musician: accordion (uncredited) |
| Jack Hayes | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| The Hollywood Studio Symphony | ... | music performed by (uncredited) |
| Ronny Lang | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Henry Mancini | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Richard Nash | ... | musician: trombone soloist (uncredited) |
| Ted Nash | ... | musician: alto saxophone (uncredited) |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Leo Shuken | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Jack Sperling | ... | musician: drums (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betty A. Griffin | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| James Lanphier | ... | dialogue supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1962) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1963) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1963) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Warner-Pathé Distributors (1963) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Film (1963) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1963) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1963) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1963) (India) (theatrical)
- Astória Filmes (1963) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- CBS (1967) (United States) (tv) (pan/scan)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Living Colour Entertainment (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2022) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Joe Clay is a top-notch public-relations man. Anything a client wants, Joe can arrange, from dancing girls to an article in a prominent magazine. But part of the job is drinking, and Joe's ability to consume alcohol seems boundless. When he meets the very pretty Kirsten Arnesen, she prefers chocolate to alcohol; Joe's solution is Brandy Alexander, which is made up of brandy and crème de cacao. Joe and Kirsten eventually marry, but their love can't prevent the downward spiral brought on by alcohol. They try desperately to break the habit but continually relapse until only one of them manages to break free. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | Nights of Shame and Terror! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Both Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick sought help from Alcoholics Anonymous long after they had completed the film. See more » |
| Goofs | At the Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, both Jim and Joe say their full names; last names are usually not used in AA meetings, which is how people remain "anonymous". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Fusions (1968). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Days of Wine and Roses See more » |
| Quotes |
[Joe offers to reconcile with Kirsten - but only if she quits drinking]
Joe Clay: You remember how it really was? You and me and booze - a threesome. You and I were a couple of drunks on the sea of booze, and the boat sank. I got hold of something that kept me from going under, and I'm not going to let go of it. Not for you. Not for anyone. If you want to grab on, grab on. But there's just room for you and me - no threesome. See more » |