Players
Synopsis
A rising tennis star falls for an older woman engaged with a wealthy man she doesn't love.
Top Cast
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Ali MacGraw
Nicole
Dean Paul Martin
Chris
Maximilian Schell
Marco
Pancho González
Pancho González
Steve Guttenberg
Rusty
Melissa Prophet
Ann
Guillermo Vilas
Guillermo Vilas
Ion Țiriac
Ion Țiriac
Dan Maskell
Dan Maskell
John McEnroe
John McEnroe
Ilie Năstase
Ilie Năstase
Liv Ullmann
Spectator
Vijay Amritraj
Vijay Amritraj
Sergio Calderón
Truck Driver
Erica Creer
Secretary
Roy Beck
Centre Court Photograher
Ron Bottitta
Obnoxious Drunken Teenager (Uncredited)
Tony Clarkin
Press Reporter (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Harvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Schulman
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Players
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Harvey
Arnold Schulman
Jerry Goldsmith
James Crabe
Randy Roberts
Arnold Schulman, Robert Evans
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Sylbert
Production Design
Richard Bruno
Costume Design
Randy Roberts
Editor
Anthony Harvey
Director
James Crabe
Director of Photography
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Robert Evans
Producer
Arnold Schulman
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Players
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Players about?
A rising tennis star falls for an older woman engaged with a wealthy man she doesn't love.
Who directed Players?
Players was directed by Anthony Harvey.
Who stars in Players?
The principal cast of Players includes Ali MacGraw, Dean Paul Martin, Maximilian Schell, Pancho González, Steve Guttenberg.
When was Players released and how long is it?
Players was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Players?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Players was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Players?
Players holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).