Playtime (1961)
A young American girl at a French boarding school develops a crush on an egotistical sculptor living next door. One night, driving in a drunken stupor, he runs over and kills a man, and she witnesses it.
Director: Fabien Collin, François Moreuil
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: February 23, 1961
Cast
- Jean Seberg - Kate Hoover
- Christian Marquand - Philippe
- Françoise Prévost - Anne de Limeuil
- Evelyne Ker - Kate's Friend
- Simone Desmaison
- Robert Le Fort
- Joëlle Latour
- Michel Lemoing
- Paulette Dubost - Anne's Maid
Screenplay
- Françoise Sagan (Short Story)
- Daniel Boulanger
- François Moreuil
Music: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Jean Penzer
Editing: René Le Hénaff
Production: Elite Film
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
adultery, infidelity, paris, france, seduction, american abroad, sculptor
More Films by Director: Fabien Collin, François Moreuil
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Playtime about?
- A young American girl at a French boarding school develops a crush on an egotistical sculptor living next door. One night, driving in a drunken stupor, he runs over and kills a man, and she witnesses it.
- Who directed Playtime?
- Playtime was directed by Fabien Collin, François Moreuil.
- Who stars in Playtime?
- Playtime stars Jean Seberg, Christian Marquand, Françoise Prévost, Evelyne Ker, Simone Desmaison, Robert Le Fort.
- How long is Playtime?
- Playtime has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Playtime?
- Playtime is a Drama film.
- Where was Playtime produced?
- Playtime was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Playtime?
- The themes of Playtime include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.