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7.0 / 10(353 votes)IMDbNR19572h 10m$2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Love in the Afternoon

“Love is a game any number can play... especially in the afternoon...”

Synopsis

A middle-aged playboy becomes fascinated by the daughter of a private detective who has been hired to entrap him with a client's wife.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Love in the Afternoon (1957) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 19, 1957

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.95x ROI)

Production Budget

$2.1M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.95x

-$100K deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $2.1MWorldwide: $2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Billy Wilder
Screenplay & Story
Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
Original Title
Love in the Afternoon
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, French
Runtime
2h 10m
Production Budget
$2.1M
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Production Studios
Billy Wilder Productions, Allied Artists Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Billy Wilder

Screenplay & Story

Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond, Claude Anet

Director of Photography

William C. Mellor

Film Editing

Chester W. Schaeffer, Léonide Azar

Producers

Billy Wilder

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Claude Anet

Department Leadership Roster

Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder

Director

Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder

Screenplay

William C. Mellor

William C. Mellor

Director of Photography

Jay A. Morley Jr.

Costume Design

Hubert de Givenchy

Costume Design

Chester W. Schaeffer

Editor

Alexandre Trauner

Alexandre Trauner

Production Design

I. A. L. Diamond

I. A. L. Diamond

Screenplay

Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder

Producer

Léonide Azar

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Love in the Afternoon.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Love in the Afternoon

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Love in the Afternoon about?

A middle-aged playboy becomes fascinated by the daughter of a private detective who has been hired to entrap him with a client's wife.

Who directed Love in the Afternoon?

Love in the Afternoon was directed by Billy Wilder.

Who stars in Love in the Afternoon?

The principal cast of Love in the Afternoon includes Gary Cooper, Audrey Hepburn, Maurice Chevalier, John McGiver, Van Doude.

When was Love in the Afternoon released and how long is it?

Love in the Afternoon was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.

What was the box office and production budget of Love in the Afternoon?

Love in the Afternoon had a reported production budget of $2.1M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (0.95 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Is Love in the Afternoon based on a book or true story?

Love in the Afternoon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Claude Anet".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Love in the Afternoon?

Love in the Afternoon holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).