Play It Again, Sam
“By day he is Woody Allen. But when night falls and the moon rises, Humphrey Bogart strikes again.”
Synopsis
A neurotic film critic obsessed with the movie Casablanca attempts to get over his wife leaving him by dating again with the help of a married couple and his illusory idol, Humphrey Bogart.
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Top Cast
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Woody Allen
Allan Felix
Diane Keaton
Linda Christie
Tony Roberts
Dick Christie
Jerry Lacy
Humphrey Bogart
Susan Anspach
Nancy
Jennifer Salt
Sharon Lake
Joy Bang
Julie
Viva
Jennifer
Susanne Zenor
Discotheque Girl
Diana Davila
Museum Girl
Mari Fletcher
Fantasy Sharon
Michael Greene
Hood #1
Ted Markland
Hood #2
Mark Goddard
Real Estate Developer (uncredited)
Tom Bullock
Taxi Hippie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Woody Allen
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg, Oscar Peterson
- Original Title
- Play It Again, Sam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ross
Woody Allen
Billy Goldenberg, Oscar Peterson
Owen Roizman
Marion Rothman
Arthur P. Jacobs, Charles H. Joffe
Department Leadership Roster
Woody Allen
Screenplay
Arthur P. Jacobs
Producer
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Marion Rothman
Editor
Herbert Ross
Director
Ed Wittstein
Production Design
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Play It Again, Sam
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What is Play It Again, Sam about?
A neurotic film critic obsessed with the movie Casablanca attempts to get over his wife leaving him by dating again with the help of a married couple and his illusory idol, Humphrey Bogart.
Who directed Play It Again, Sam?
Play It Again, Sam was directed by Herbert Ross.
Who stars in Play It Again, Sam?
The principal cast of Play It Again, Sam includes Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Jerry Lacy, Susan Anspach.
When was Play It Again, Sam released and how long is it?
Play It Again, Sam was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Play It Again, Sam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Play It Again, Sam was composed by Billy Goldenberg, Oscar Peterson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Play It Again, Sam?
Play It Again, Sam holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).