Paris When It Sizzles
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Synopsis
Hollywood producer Alexander Meyerheimer has hired drunken writer Richard Benson to write his latest movie. Benson has been in Paris supposedly working on the script for months, but instead has spent the time living it up. Benson now has just two days to the deadline and thus hires a temporary secretary, Gabrielle Simpson, to help him finish on time.
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Paris When It Sizzles (1964) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-11
Top Cast
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William Holden
Richard Benson
Audrey Hepburn
Gabrielle Simpson
Grégoire Aslan
Inspector Gilet
Raymond Bussières
François
Christian Duvaleix
Maitre d'Hotel
Michel Thomass
Gangster (as Thomas Michel)
Dominique Boschero
Girl at Pool
Evi Marandi
Girt at Pool
Noël Coward
Alexander Meyerheim
Tony Curtis
Actor Portraying Maurice or Philippe (uncredited)
Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
Mel Ferrer
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (uncredited)
Henri Garcin
Policeman (uncredited)
Orestes Ganakis
Philippe (uncredited)
Dominique Zardi
Sailor in Café (uncredited)
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra (singing voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Quine
- Screenplay & Story
- George Axelrod
- Original Score
- Nelson Riddle
- Original Title
- Paris When It Sizzles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Richard Quine Productions, Charleston Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Quine
George Axelrod, Alan Bergman, Julien Duvivier, Henri Jeanson
Nelson Riddle
Charles Lang
Archie Marshek
George Axelrod, Richard Quine
Department Leadership Roster
George Axelrod
Screenplay
Hubert de Givenchy
Costume Design
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Richard Quine
Director
Archie Marshek
Editor
Nelson Riddle
Original Music Composer
George Axelrod
Producer
Richard Quine
Producer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paris When It Sizzles
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What is Paris When It Sizzles about?
Hollywood producer Alexander Meyerheimer has hired drunken writer Richard Benson to write his latest movie. Benson has been in Paris supposedly working on the script for months, but instead has spent the time living it up. Benson now has just two days to the deadline and thus hires a temporary secretary, Gabrielle Simpson, to help him finish on time.
Who directed Paris When It Sizzles?
Paris When It Sizzles was directed by Richard Quine.
Who stars in Paris When It Sizzles?
The principal cast of Paris When It Sizzles includes William Holden, Audrey Hepburn, Grégoire Aslan, Raymond Bussières, Christian Duvaleix.
When was Paris When It Sizzles released and how long is it?
Paris When It Sizzles was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Paris When It Sizzles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paris When It Sizzles was composed by Nelson Riddle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paris When It Sizzles?
Paris When It Sizzles holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).