PlayTime (1967)

About This Movie

PlayTime is a 1967 comedy film directed by Jacques Tati. Its leading cast includes Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek and Rita Maiden. It runs for 1 hour 55 minutes. Its original language is French.

Synopsis

Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Official Trailer

Official Reissue Trailer 2014 · plays from YouTube

Cast

• Jacques Tati Monsieur Hulot
• Barbara Dennek Young Tourist
• Rita Maiden Mr. Schultz's Companion
• France Rumilly Woman Selling Eyeglasses
• France Delahalle Shopper in Department Store
• V Valérie Camille Mr. Lacs's Secretary
• E Erika Dentzler Mme. Giffard
• N Nicole Ray Singer
• Y Yvette Ducreux Hat Check Girl
• N Nathalie Jem Customer of the Royal Garden
• J Jacqueline Lecomte Young Tourist's Friend
• O Olivia Poli Customer of the Royal Garden
• Alice Field Customer of the Royal Garden
• S Sophie Wennek Customer of the Royal Garden
• E Evy Cavallaro Customer of the Royal Garden
• Laure Paillette Lamp Woman #1
• Colette Proust Lamp Woman #2
• Luce Bonifassy Customer of the Royal Garden