Shoot the Piano Player
Tirez sur le pianiste
“François Truffaut, Brilliant Director Who Gave You the Award Winning "The 400 Blows", Now Brings to the Screen a Fascinating New Work That Plays in Many Keys...All of Them Delightful!”
Synopsis
Charlie is a former classical pianist who has changed his name and now plays jazz in a grimy Paris bar. When Charlie's brothers, Richard and Chico, surface and ask for Charlie's help while on the run from gangsters they have scammed, he aids their escape. Soon Charlie and Lena, a waitress at the same bar, face trouble when the gangsters arrive, looking for his brothers.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Tirez sur le pianiste : bande-annonce
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Charles Aznavour
Charlie Kohler/Edouard Saroyan
Marie Dubois
Léna
Nicole Berger
Thérèse Saroyan
Michèle Mercier
Clarisse
Serge Davri
Plyne
Claude Mansard
Momo
Richard Kanayan
Fido Saroyan
Albert Rémy
Chico Saroyan
Jean-Jacques Aslanian
Richard Saroyan
Daniel Boulanger
Ernest
Claude Heymann
Lars Schmeel
Alex Joffé
Passerby
Boby Lapointe
Le chanteur
Catherine Lutz
Mammy
Laure Paillette
La mère (uncredited)
Alice Sapritch
Concierge (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Screenplay & Story
- David Goodis, François Truffaut, Marcel Moussy
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Tirez sur le pianiste
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Les Films de la Pléiade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Truffaut
David Goodis, François Truffaut, Marcel Moussy
Georges Delerue
Raoul Coutard
Claudine Bouché, Cécile Decugis
Pierre Braunberger
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Braunberger
Producer
Claudine Bouché
Editor
Raoul Coutard
Director of Photography
Cécile Decugis
Editor
François Truffaut
Director
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Jacques Mély
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shoot the Piano Player.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Shoot the Piano Player.
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (All editions 2003-2024). A cumulative list including films subsequently removed in later editions. Totaling 1,260 films as of Nov 2024. 《1001部死前必看的电影》（2003-2024 全版本累积版）： 包含自2003年首版至2024年11月德语版修订的所有影片。即使在后期版本中被剔除的电影也予以保留。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#019] Lovers Rock (2020) • [#418] Dekalog (1989) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-18 07:40:36 UTC+8)*
TSPDT - 1000 Greatest Films
They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? (TSPDT) - The 1,000 Greatest Films. A definitive meta-list aggregating thousands of critics' polls, historical rankings, and director top 10s to represent the ultimate critical consensus in cinema history. TSPDT 影史最伟大的1000部电影： 全球最权威的电影元榜单，由该网站汇总世界各大电影刊物历史评选结果及数千名影评人、学者的个人十佳榜单，通过算法加权计算得出的终极共识。 *片单说明：* 本片单只收录纯电影，以下剧集或迷你剧不予收录： • [#335] Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) • [#514] Twin Peaks: The Return (2017) • [#614] Edvard Munch (1974) • [#703] The Sorrow and the Pity (1969) • [#890] Elephant (1989) • [#925] Heimat (1984) • [#968] Doomed Love (1978) 以下作品在 TMDB 被拆分为多个独立电影条目；本片单按作品/章节顺序连续收录，且每个分拆条目均沿用同一 TSPDT 名次： • [#171] Dekalog (1989) — 展开为 10 部电影 • [#988] Olympia (1938) — 展开为 2 部电影 *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-18 07:30:01 UTC+8)*
***Retro***
Criterion Collection
The Complete Criterion Collection. The Criterion Collection is a video distribution company that sells 'important classic and contemporary films' in editions that offer the highest technical quality. This list contains only the featured films released on DVD, BluRay and 4K Criterion releases — no supplements are included. Organized by spine number with the newest releases first. CC标准收藏完整收录版： 收录标准收藏（Criterion Collection）发行的重要经典及当代电影。仅包含正片（涵盖 DVD、蓝光及 4K 版本），已排除花絮补充内容。按 CC 发行编号倒序排列（最新发行在前）。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#214] Mangrove (2020) • [#215] Lovers Rock (2020) • [#216] Red, White and Blue (2020) • [#217] Alex Wheatle (2020) • [#486] Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day (1972) • [#647] Dekalog (1989) • [#944] World on a Wire (1973) • [#1187] Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) • [#1338] Fanny and Alexander (1984) • [#1341] Tanner '88 (1988) • [#1371] Scenes from a Marriage (1973) *注：以下影片因 TMDB 尚未收录，暂不在此片单中展示：* • [#531] First (2012) • [#1699] Ulysse (1983) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-11 07:39:08 UTC+8)*
2026 + alex
Watchlist
Similar Titles to Shoot the Piano Player
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
5.0
7.5
6.7
7.2
6.7
7.3
7.7
6.5
7.1
8.1
7.8
7.0
7.1
7.9
More Like Shoot the Piano Player
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shoot the Piano Player
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shoot the Piano Player about?
Charlie is a former classical pianist who has changed his name and now plays jazz in a grimy Paris bar. When Charlie's brothers, Richard and Chico, surface and ask for Charlie's help while on the run from gangsters they have scammed, he aids their escape. Soon Charlie and Lena, a waitress at the same bar, face trouble when the gangsters arrive, looking for his brothers.
Who directed Shoot the Piano Player?
Shoot the Piano Player was directed by François Truffaut.
Who stars in Shoot the Piano Player?
The principal cast of Shoot the Piano Player includes Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michèle Mercier, Serge Davri.
When was Shoot the Piano Player released and how long is it?
Shoot the Piano Player was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Shoot the Piano Player?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shoot the Piano Player was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Shoot the Piano Player based on a book or true story?
Shoot the Piano Player is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Goodis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shoot the Piano Player?
Shoot the Piano Player holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).