Playtime
La Récréation
Synopsis
A young American girl at a French boarding school develops a crush on an egotistical sculptor living next door. One night, driving in a drunken stupor, he runs over and kills a man, and she witnesses it.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Moreuil, Fabien Collin
- Screenplay & Story
- Françoise Sagan, François Moreuil, Daniel Boulanger
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- La Récréation
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Elite Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Moreuil, Fabien Collin
Françoise Sagan, François Moreuil, Daniel Boulanger
Georges Delerue
Jean Penzer
René Le Hénaff
Hervé Missir
Department Leadership Roster
François Moreuil
Director
Fabien Collin
Director
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Jean Penzer
Director of Photography
François Moreuil
Writer
Hervé Missir
Producer
Daniel Boulanger
Writer
René Le Hénaff
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Playtime
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Playtime about?
A young American girl at a French boarding school develops a crush on an egotistical sculptor living next door. One night, driving in a drunken stupor, he runs over and kills a man, and she witnesses it.
Who directed Playtime?
Playtime was directed by François Moreuil, Fabien Collin.
Who stars in Playtime?
The principal cast of Playtime includes Jean Seberg, Christian Marquand, Françoise Prévost, Evelyne Ker, Simone Desmaison.
When was Playtime released and how long is it?
Playtime was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Playtime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Playtime was composed by Georges Delerue.