PlayTime (1967)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 19.294 |
Directed By
Jacques Tati
Crew
Jacques Tati
Jacques Lagrange
Jacques Tati
Art Buchwald
Bernard Maurice
Francis Lemarque
Jean Badal
Andréas Winding
Gérard Pollicand
Eugène Roman
Jacques Cottin
Maurice Laumain
TOP CAST
Jacques Tati
Monsieur Hulot
Barbara Dennek
Young Tourist
Rita Maiden
Mr. Schultz's Companion
France Rumilly
Woman Selling Eyeglasses
France Delahalle
Shopper in Department Store
Valérie Camille
Mr. Lacs's Secretary
Erika Dentzler
Mme. Giffard
Nicole Ray
Singer
Yvette Ducreux
Hat Check Girl
Jacqueline Lecomte
Young Tourist's Friend
Laure Paillette
Lamp Woman #1
Colette Proust
Lamp Woman #2
Billy Kearns
Mr. Schulz, the American businessman
Tony Andal
Tony, Restaurant's Doorman
Yves Barsacq
Hulot's Friend
André Fouché
Restaurant Manager
Georges Montant
Mr. Giffard
Georges Faye
Architect
John Abbey
Mr. Lacs
Reinhard Kolldehoff
German Businessman (as Reinhart Kolldehoff)
Michel Francini
1st Maitre D'
Grégoire Katz
German Salesman
Jack Gauthier
The Guide
Henri Piccoli
An Important Gentleman
Léon Doyen
Old Doorman
Marc Monjou
False Hulot with beard
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