Don Burnham is a talented intellectual. He showed his outstanding writing talent in college, and his works are often published in college magazines. However, he is also a person whose self-esteem is easily impaired, and a little setback is enough to destroy his self-confidence. He has always aspired to be a great writer, but he can't write anything. Don Burniem relied on his younger brother Vic to support him when he was thirty-two.
. He began to drink heavily after being shocked by rejection of the manuscript. Later, he met his girlfriend Helen, and the power of love made him put aside alcohol
. Helen has deep concern and hope for Don Burnieme. She not only thinks that Don Burnheim can quit drinking, but also thinks that he can become the great writer of his dreams
. As Helen's father criticized Don Burnieme for being drunk and dreaming, he once again lost his self-confidence and became addicted to alcohol. Later he lost the courage to survive and even wanted to commit suicide. But under Helen's great persuasion and encouragement, he rekindled hope in life
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The Lost Weekend movie plot
2022-01-09 08:01
Extended Reading
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Idell 2022-04-22 07:01:42
#Addendum# I am very happy to see it in my impression. The lines are very dense, but also very effective and open-minded. I can't remember the story clearly, I just remember the wine bottle hanging outside. Many cutscenes are carefully designed.
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Nicola 2022-03-26 09:01:09
Alcohol is a poison that penetrates the intestines. Quit it.
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Don Birnam: Don's a little tight. Most people drink a little. A lot of them get tight once in awhile.
Don Birnam: Sure, the lucky ones who can take it or leave it. But, then there are ones who can't take it and can't leave it either. What I'm trying to say is: I'm not a drinker; I'm a drunk.
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Don Birnam: [after buying two bottles of rye whiskey] I'm not a minor, Mr. Brophy, and just to ease your conscience, I'm buying these to refill my cigarette lighter.