Breakfast at Tiffany's

1961

1h 55m

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7.6/10

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Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past threatens to get in their way.

Directors

Blake Edwards

Writers

George Axelrod(screenplay by)

Truman Capote(novel by)

Stars

Audrey Hepburn

George Peppard

Patricia Neal

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Holly Golightly

Paul Varjak

2E Failenson

Doc Golightly

O.J. Berman

José Luis de Vilallonga

José da Silva Pereira

Tiffany's Salesman

Mag Wildwood

Rusty Trawler

Librarian

Sally Tomato

Nightclub Stripper

Sid Arbuck

Mr. Yunioshi

Bartender (uncredited)

Al Avalon

Spieler at Stripjoint (uncredited)

Janet Banzet

Woman (uncredited)

Mel Blanc

Holly's Drunk Visitor (voice) (uncredited)

Directors

Blake Edwards

Writers

George Axelrod(screenplay by)

Truman Capote(novel by)

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7/10

Audrey Hepburn is at the top of her game as the dysfunctional socialite "Holly" who takes a bit of a shine to the rather staid "Paul" (George Peppard) who has moved into their apartment building. He is an artist in what can only be described a rut, and is readily, if a little timidly, subsumed into her wacky and lively world. She claims he reminds her of her brother, but of course time and events soon change that dynamic. Thing is, though, they both have some pretty hefty skeletons in their closets, and the challenge for them both will be to not let those spoil what could be a burgeoning romance! Aside from the legendary "Moon River" song, this is essentially just a quickly paced character study of two people with about as many complexities to their personalities as it is possible to have. The dialogue is often genuinely funny; the scenarios - though sometimes a little cringe-making - can't help but raise a smile as does the continuity provided by their constantly complaining upstairs neighbour. Time has not been especially kind to some of the stereotypes - not least Mickey Rooney's "Yunioshi" but taken in the context of the time, it is still entertaining, risqué even, and enjoyable to watch.

Geronimo196724 Jun, 2022