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PlayTime

PlayTime

An incomparable spectacle.

19677.71h 55m

Overview

Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.

Directed by Jacques Tati
Written by Jacques Tati, Art Buchwald, Jacques Lagrange
Produced by Bernard Maurice
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Top Cast

Jacques Tati

Jacques Tati

Monsieur Hulot

Barbara Dennek

Barbara Dennek

Young Tourist

Rita Maiden

Rita Maiden

Mr. Schultz's Companion

France Rumilly

France Rumilly

Woman Selling Eyeglasses

France Delahalle

France Delahalle

Shopper in Department Store

V

Valérie Camille

Mr. Lacs's Secretary

E

Erika Dentzler

Mme. Giffard

N

Nicole Ray

Singer

Y

Yvette Ducreux

Hat Check Girl

N

Nathalie Jem

Customer of the Royal Garden

Themes & Keywords

paris, francemodernityrestaurantmodern societyglassamerican touriststeelsatiricalhilarious

About PlayTime

PlayTime is a comedy film released in 1967 exploring themes of paris, france, modernity, restaurant, modern society, glass, american tourist. Directed by Jacques Tati, it stars Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, Rita Maiden. Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.

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