Play It as It Lays(1972)
Maria's life was a search for the ultimate answer even after she found there was none.
Play It as It Lays Synopsis
Burned-out B-movie actress Maria, depressed and frustrated with her loveless marriage to an ambitious film director, Carter Lang, who would rather work on his career than on his relationship with her, numbs herself with drugs and sex with strangers. Only her friendship with a sensitive gay movie producer, B.Z., offers a semblance of solace. But even that relationship proves to be fleeting amidst the empty decadence of Hollywood.
Play It as It Lays (1972) is a drama film directed by Frank Perry, released on October 19, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Tuesday Weld, Anthony Perkins, Adam Roarke and Tammy Grimes. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Perry
- Writers:
- Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne, Joan Didion
- Producers:
- Frank Perry, Dominick Dunne
- Cinematographer:
- Jordan Cronenweth
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, F.P. Productions
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Play It as It Lays Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tuesday Weld
as Maria Wyeth Lang
Anthony Perkins
as B.Z.
Adam Roarke
as Carter Lang
Tammy Grimes
as Helene
Ruth Ford
as Carlotta
Eddie Firestone
as Benny Austin
Diana Ewing
as Susannah
Paul Lambert
as Larry Kulik
Chuck McCann
as Abortionist's Assistant
Severn Darden
as Hypnotist
Tony Young
as Johnny Waters
Richard Anderson
as Les Goodwin
Key crew
Directed by Frank Perry, written by Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion, produced by Frank Perry and Dominick Dunne.
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Play It as It Lays Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 22 ratings.
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Play It as It Lays – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Play It as It Lays?
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The main cast of Play It as It Lays (1972) includes Tuesday Weld, Anthony Perkins, Adam Roarke, Tammy Grimes and Ruth Ford. The film was directed by Frank Perry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Play It as It Lays released?
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Play It as It Lays was released on October 19, 1972 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Play It as It Lays worth watching?
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Play It as It Lays (1972) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.