Plaza Suite
“Plaza Suite. Through its portals pass the world's most mixed-up mortals.”
Synopsis
Film version of the Neil Simon play has three separate acts set in the same hotel suite in New York's Plaza Hotel with Walter Matthau in a triple role. In the first, Karen Nash tries to get her inattentive husband Sam's attention and help save their failing marriage. In the second, brash film producer Jesse Kiplinger tries to seduce his former one-time flame Muriel. In the third, Roy Hubley and his wife Norma try and persuade their daughter, a bride to-be with cold feet, out of the bathroom before her approaching wedding ceremony.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 25, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Simon
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Plaza Suite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Hiller
Neil Simon
Maurice Jarre
Jack A. Marta
Frank Bracht
Howard W. Koch
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Hiller
Director
Howard W. Koch
Producer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Arthur Lonergan
Production Design
Neil Simon
Writer
Jack Bear
Costume Design
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Frank Bracht
Editor
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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.
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What is Plaza Suite about?
Film version of the Neil Simon play has three separate acts set in the same hotel suite in New York's Plaza Hotel with Walter Matthau in a triple role. In the first, Karen Nash tries to get her inattentive husband Sam's attention and help save their failing marriage. In the second, brash film producer Jesse Kiplinger tries to seduce his former one-time flame Muriel. In the third, Roy Hubley and his wife Norma try and persuade their daughter, a bride to-be with cold feet, out of the bathroom before her approaching wedding ceremony.
Who directed Plaza Suite?
Plaza Suite was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Who stars in Plaza Suite?
The principal cast of Plaza Suite includes Walter Matthau, Maureen Stapleton, Barbara Harris, Lee Grant, Louise Sorel.
When was Plaza Suite released and how long is it?
Plaza Suite was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Plaza Suite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Plaza Suite was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Plaza Suite?
Plaza Suite 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.).