PlayTime (1973)

  • NR
  • 06/27/1973 (US)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 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.

Jacques Tati

Director, Screenplay

Art Buchwald

Screenplay

Jacques Lagrange

Screenplay

Cast

Jacques Tati's headshot

Jacques Tati

Monsieur Hulot
Barbara Dennek's headshot

Barbara Dennek

Young Tourist
Rita Maiden's headshot

Rita Maiden

Mr. Schultz's Companion
France Rumilly's headshot

France Rumilly

Woman Selling Eyeglasses
France Delahalle's headshot

France Delahalle

Shopper in Department Store
Valérie Camille's headshot

Valérie Camille

Mr. Lacs's Secretary
Erika Dentzler's headshot

Erika Dentzler

Mme. Giffard
Nicole Ray's headshot

Nicole Ray

Singer

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