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PlayTime(1967)
Status: Released
Date: 1967-12-13
77%
575 Votes
Time: 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.
Languages: German, French, English.
Countries:
France,
Italy
ProductionCompanies: 
Jolly Film
Movie: PlayTime
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jacques Tati
Monsieur Hulot
Barbara Dennek
Young Tourist
Rita Maiden
Mr. Schultz's Companion
France Rumilly
Woman Selling Eyeglasses
Video Trailer PlayTime
Video: PlayTime official reissue trailer 2014
PlayTime official reissue trailer 2014
Marshall Harvey on PLAYTIME
Playtime - Behind the Scenes
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