"A Place in the Sun" is a 1951 American film directed by George Stevens. It tells the story of George Eastman, a young man from a poor background who becomes entangled in a love triangle between Angela Vickers, a wealthy socialite, and Alice Tripp, his working-class girlfriend. The film explores themes of ambition, desire, and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. The movie is based on the novel "An American Tragedy" by Theodore Dreiser. It received critical acclaim and won six Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Cinematography. "A Place in the Sun" is considered a classic of American cinema, showcasing the struggles of the American Dream.