Days of Wine and Roses
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Days of Wine and Roses
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Joe Clay is a top-notch public relations man. Anything a client wants Joe can arrange for them, whether it be dancing girls or an article in a promine...nt magazine. Part of the job however is drinking and Joe's ability to consume alcohol seems boundless. When he meets the very pretty Kirsten Arnasen, she prefers chocolate to alcohol but Joe has a solution to that in the form of a Brandy Alexander (made up of brandy and creme de cocoa). They eventually marry but their love is insufficient to prevent them from the downward spiral that alcohol brings to them. They try desperately to break the habit but continually relapse until only one of them manages to break free. Show More

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il their addiction consumes them completely. Their once promising careers and stable life quickly disintegrate as they become completely dependent on alcohol. As the couple sinks deeper into their addiction, their relationship becomes strained and volatile.

Joe and Kirsten's journey portrays the destructive power of alcohol addiction and the devastating effects it can have on individuals and relationships. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the desperate struggle to regain control of one's life.

Days of Wine and Roses is a gripping and emotional portrayal of addiction, showcasing the characters' constant battle to overcome their demons. Through powerful performances by Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick, viewers are taken on a heartbreaking and realistic journey of two individuals trapped in the depths of alcoholism.

Directed by Blake Edwards and released in 1962, the film received critical acclaim for its raw and honest depiction of addiction. It garnered several Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor for Jack Lemmon and Best Actress for Lee Remick. With its memorable performances and thought-provoking narrative, Days of Wine and Roses remains a classic film that shines a light on the devastating consequences of addiction.