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A Place in the Sun 1951

A young man seeking a life of success and romance finds his ambitions complicated by a passionate affair with a wealthy socialite. As their relationship deepens, he is confronted by a past relationship and the unexpected consequences that resurface, forcing him to grapple with difficult choices and the potential loss of everything he desires.

A young man seeking a life of success and romance finds his ambitions complicated by a passionate affair with a wealthy socialite. As their relationship deepens, he is confronted by a past relationship and the unexpected consequences that resurface, forcing him to grapple with difficult choices and the potential loss of everything he desires.

Does A Place in the Sun have end credit scenes?

No!

A Place in the Sun does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of A Place in the Sun

Explore the complete cast of A Place in the Sun, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Ratings and Reviews for A Place in the Sun

See how A Place in the Sun is rated across major platforms like IMDb, Metacritic, and TMDb. Compare audience scores and critic reviews to understand where A Place in the Sun stands among top-rated movies in its genre.


Metacritic

76

Metascore

7.8

User Score

TMDB

73

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for A Place in the Sun

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Discover all the awards and nominations received by A Place in the Sun, from Oscars to film festival honors. Learn how A Place in the Sun and its cast and crew have been recognized by critics and the industry alike.


The 24th Academy Awards 1952

Montgomery Clift
Nomination

Actor

Montgomery Clift
Shelley Winters
Nomination

Actress

Shelley Winters
Win

Cinematography (Black-and-White)

Win

Costume Design (Black-and-White)

George Stevens
Win

Directing

George Stevens
Win

Film Editing

Win

Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)

Nomination

Best Motion Picture

Win

Writing (Screenplay)

9th Golden Globe Awards 1952

Win

Best Picture — Drama

Shelley Winters
Nomination

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama

Shelley Winters
George Stevens
Nomination

Best Director — Motion Picture

George Stevens
Nomination

Cinematography — Black and White

4th Directors Guild of America Awards 1951

George Stevens
Win

Feature Film

George Stevens

Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for A Place in the Sun

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A Place in the Sun - Trailer

Cars Featured in A Place in the Sun

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Explore all cars featured in A Place in the Sun, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Buick

1946

Super Sedanet

Cadillac

1949

Series 62 Convertible

Chevrolet

1947

Ford

1928

Model AA

Ford

1933

V8 De Luxe

Ford

1938

V8 De Luxe

Harley-Davidson

Knucklehead

unknown

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