Charade (1963)

Is anyone really who they seem to be?

Charade (1963) poster

After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines.

Director: Stanley Donen
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Romance
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Henry Mancini
Cinematography: Charles Lang
Editing: Jim Clark
Production: Stanley Donen Films, Universal Pictures
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en

Themes

Espionage and International Secrets, Espionage and International Intrigue, High-Tech Espionage and Spy Thriller, Cold War Espionage and Spy Master Secrets

Keywords

central intelligence agency (cia), paris, france, espionage, age difference, loss of loved one, widow, spy, interpreter, stamp, caper, whodunit, train, alias, screwball comedy, caper comedy

Trailer

Charade Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charade about?
After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines.
Who directed Charade?
Charade was directed by Stanley Donen.
Who stars in Charade?
Charade stars Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau, James Coburn, George Kennedy, Dominique Minot.
How long is Charade?
Charade has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is Charade?
Charade is a Comedy, Mystery, Romance film.
What is the budget of Charade?
Charade had a budget of $4M.
How much did Charade gross?
Charade grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was Charade produced?
Charade was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Charade?
The themes of Charade include: Espionage and International Secrets, Espionage and International Intrigue, High-Tech Espionage and Spy Thriller, Cold War Espionage and Spy Master Secrets.