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Days of Wine and Roses 1962

In this poignant drama, ambitious PR executive Joe Clay's life spirals out of control when he introduces his loving wife Kirsten to the intoxicating world of excess. As they rise through the ranks together, their reliance on liquor fuels a downward descent into chaos, threatening to destroy their marriage and themselves in the process.

In this poignant drama, ambitious PR executive Joe Clay's life spirals out of control when he introduces his loving wife Kirsten to the intoxicating world of excess. As they rise through the ranks together, their reliance on liquor fuels a downward descent into chaos, threatening to destroy their marriage and themselves in the process.

Does Days of Wine and Roses have end credit scenes?

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Days of Wine and Roses does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Days of Wine and Roses

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Ratings and Reviews for Days of Wine and Roses

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Metacritic

74

Metascore

6.8

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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100%

TOMATOMETER

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89%

User Score

IMDb

7.8 /10

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TMDB

75

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Awards & Nominations for Days of Wine and Roses

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17th British Academy Film Awards 1964

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Best Film

Jack Lemmon
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Best Foreign Actor

Jack Lemmon
Lee Remick
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Best Foreign Actress

Lee Remick

35th Academy Awards 1963

Jack Lemmon
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Actor

Jack Lemmon
Lee Remick
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Actress

Lee Remick
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Art Direction (Black-and-White)

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Costume Design (Black-and-White)

Win

Music (Song)

Trevon Days

20th Golden Globe Awards 1963

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Best Motion Picture - Drama

Blake Edwards
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Best Director

Blake Edwards
Jack Lemmon
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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

Jack Lemmon
Lee Remick
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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Lee Remick

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Days of Wine and Roses - Trailer

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