Playtime(1961)
La Récréation
Playtime 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.
Playtime (1961) is a drama film directed by Fabien Collin, released on February 23, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Jean Seberg, Christian Marquand, Françoise Prévost and Evelyne Ker. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Fabien Collin
- Writers:
- Françoise Sagan, François Moreuil, Daniel Boulanger
- Producers:
- Hervé Missir
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Penzer
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Elite Film
- Status:
- Released
Playtime Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Seberg
as Kate Hoover
Christian Marquand
as Philippe
Françoise Prévost
as Anne de Limeuil
Evelyne Ker
as Kate's Friend
Simone Desmaison
Robert Le Fort
- Joëlle Latour
Joëlle Latour
- Michel Lemoing
Michel Lemoing
Paulette Dubost
as Anne's Maid
Key crew
Directed by Fabien Collin, written by Françoise Sagan, François Moreuil and Daniel Boulanger, produced by Hervé Missir.
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Playtime Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Playtime – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Playtime online?
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Who stars in Playtime?
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The main cast of Playtime (1961) includes Jean Seberg, Christian Marquand, Françoise Prévost, Evelyne Ker and Simone Desmaison. The film was directed by Fabien Collin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Playtime released?
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Playtime was released on February 23, 1961 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Playtime worth watching?
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Playtime (1961) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.