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PlayTime
An incomparable spectacle.
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
More about PlayTime
Cast
Jacques TatiMonsieur Hulot
Barbara DennekYoung Tourist
Rita MaidenMr. Schultz's Companion
France RumillyWoman Selling Eyeglasses
France DelahalleShopper in Department StoreCredits
- Directed by
- Jacques Tati
- Written by
- Jacques Tati, Jacques Lagrange, Art Buchwald
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
Production
- Jolly FilmItaly
Specta FilmsFrance
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