40 Carats
“She's a divorcee. She's forty. She's engaged... to a younger man.”
Synopsis
After an overnight fling with a man nearly 20 years her junior while vacationing in Greece, Ann Stanley returns to New York assuming she'll never see Peter Latham again. Until, that is, he shows up on her doorstep to take her daughter to a party. Despite her yearning for Peter and the encouragement of her friends and family, Ann initially rebuffs him when he pursues her, but slowly she yields to his charm and her own stifled emotions.
Top Cast
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Liv Ullmann
Ann Stanley
Edward Albert
Peter Latham
Gene Kelly
Billy Boylan
Binnie Barnes
Maud Ericson
Deborah Raffin
Trina Stanley
Billy Green Bush
J.D. Rogers
Nancy Walker
Mrs. Margie Margolin
Don Porter
Mr. Latham
Rosemary Murphy
Mrs. Latham
Natalie Schafer
Mrs. Adams
Sam Chew Jr.
Arthur Forbes
Claudia Jennings
Gabriella
Brooke Palance
Polly
Eugene Jackson
Party Dancer (uncredited)
Andrea True
Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Milton Katselas
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Gershe
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- 40 Carats
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Frankovich Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Milton Katselas
Leonard Gershe, Pierre Barillet, Jean-Pierre Grédy, Jay Presson Allen
Michel Legrand
Charles Lang
David E. Blewitt
M.J. Frankovich
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Pierre Barillet
Writer
Jean-Pierre Grédy
Writer
Jay Presson Allen
Writer
Milton Katselas
Director
Leonard Gershe
Screenplay
M.J. Frankovich
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
David E. Blewitt
Editor
Robert Clatworthy
Production Design
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 40 Carats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 40 Carats about?
After an overnight fling with a man nearly 20 years her junior while vacationing in Greece, Ann Stanley returns to New York assuming she'll never see Peter Latham again. Until, that is, he shows up on her doorstep to take her daughter to a party. Despite her yearning for Peter and the encouragement of her friends and family, Ann initially rebuffs him when he pursues her, but slowly she yields to his charm and her own stifled emotions.
Who directed 40 Carats?
40 Carats was directed by Milton Katselas.
Who stars in 40 Carats?
The principal cast of 40 Carats includes Liv Ullmann, Edward Albert, Gene Kelly, Binnie Barnes, Deborah Raffin.
When was 40 Carats released and how long is it?
40 Carats was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for 40 Carats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 40 Carats was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 40 Carats?
40 Carats holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).