An Almost Perfect Affair
“The Film of the Century.”
Synopsis
An idealistic first-time director lives for his art — until he meets a wife of an Italian producer at the Cannes Film Festival. A passionate affair begins, but the couple's romance is tested as they face the temptations of fame and fortune.
Top Cast
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Keith Carradine
Hal
Monica Vitti
Maria
Raf Vallone
Freddie
Christian De Sica
Carlo
Dick Anthony Williams
Jackson
Henri Garcin
Lt. Montand
Anna Maria Horsford
Amy Zon
Katya Berger
Maria & Freddie's Daughter
Andy Ho
Sady Rebbot
Gérard Buhr
Ham Chau Luong
Jean-Pierre Zola
François Viaur
Rona Barrett
Self (uncredited)
Farrah Fawcett
Self (uncredited)
Marco Ferreri
Self (uncredited)
Sergio Leone
Self (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Ritchie, Don Petersen, Walter Bernstein
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- An Almost Perfect Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ritchie
Michael Ritchie, Don Petersen, Walter Bernstein
Georges Delerue
Henri Decaë
Richard A. Harris
Terry Carr
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ritchie
Director
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Terry Carr
Producer
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Tanine Autré
Costume Design
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Walter Bernstein
Writer
Don Petersen
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Almost Perfect Affair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An Almost Perfect Affair about?
An idealistic first-time director lives for his art — until he meets a wife of an Italian producer at the Cannes Film Festival. A passionate affair begins, but the couple's romance is tested as they face the temptations of fame and fortune.
Who directed An Almost Perfect Affair?
An Almost Perfect Affair was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in An Almost Perfect Affair?
The principal cast of An Almost Perfect Affair includes Keith Carradine, Monica Vitti, Raf Vallone, Christian De Sica, Dick Anthony Williams.
When was An Almost Perfect Affair released and how long is it?
An Almost Perfect Affair was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for An Almost Perfect Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Almost Perfect Affair was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Almost Perfect Affair?
An Almost Perfect Affair holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).