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Puzzle of a Downfall Child

Puzzle of a Downfall Child

19706.41h 45m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jerry Schatzberg
Written by Carole Eastman, Jerry Schatzberg
Produced by John Foreman
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Top Cast

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Lou Andreas Sand

Barry Primus

Barry Primus

Aaron Reinhardt

Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

Paula Galba

Barry Morse

Barry Morse

Dr Galba

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

Mark

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Ruth Jackson

Barbara Casey

John Heffernan

John Heffernan

Dr. Sherman

Sydney Walker

Sydney Walker

Psychiatrist

C

Clark Burckhalter

Davy Bright

S

Shirley Rich

Peggy McCavage

Themes & Keywords

rapesuicide attemptphotographyparanoiamental breakdowninterviewmodelpsychiatristchild molestationmodeling

About Puzzle of a Downfall Child

Puzzle of a Downfall Child is a drama film released in 1970 exploring themes of rape, suicide attempt, photography, paranoia, mental breakdown, interview. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, it stars Faye Dunaway, Barry Primus, Viveca Lindfors. 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.

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