Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970)
Lou Andreas Sand, a once famous model, recalls her past as she tries to make success in the modeling world of New York, her stressful workdays, her affair with Mark, an advertising executive, her friendship with photographer Aaron, and her downward spiral into ruin.
Director: Jerry Schatzberg
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: December 16, 1970
Cast
- Faye Dunaway - Lou Andreas Sand
- Barry Primus - Aaron Reinhardt
- Viveca Lindfors - Paula Galba
- Barry Morse - Dr Galba
- Roy Scheider - Mark
- Ruth Jackson - Barbara Casey
- John Heffernan - Dr. Sherman
- Sydney Walker - Psychiatrist
- Clark Burckhalter - Davy Bright
- Shirley Rich - Peggy McCavage
Screenplay
- Carole Eastman (Screenplay)
- Carole Eastman (Story)
- Jerry Schatzberg (Story)
Music: Michael Small
Cinematography: Adam Holender
Editing: Evan A. Lottman
Production: Universal Pictures, Jerrold Schatzberg Productions, Newman-Foreman Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
rape, suicide attempt, photography, paranoia, mental breakdown, interview, model, psychiatrist, child molestation, modeling
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Puzzle of a Downfall Child about?
- Lou Andreas Sand, a once famous model, recalls her past as she tries to make success in the modeling world of New York, her stressful workdays, her affair with Mark, an advertising executive, her friendship with photographer Aaron, and her downward spiral into ruin.
- Who directed Puzzle of a Downfall Child?
- Puzzle of a Downfall Child was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
- Who stars in Puzzle of a Downfall Child?
- Puzzle of a Downfall Child stars Faye Dunaway, Barry Primus, Viveca Lindfors, Barry Morse, Roy Scheider, Ruth Jackson.
- How long is Puzzle of a Downfall Child?
- Puzzle of a Downfall Child has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Puzzle of a Downfall Child?
- Puzzle of a Downfall Child is a Drama film.
- Where was Puzzle of a Downfall Child produced?
- Puzzle of a Downfall Child was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Puzzle of a Downfall Child?
- The themes of Puzzle of a Downfall Child include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.