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Shoot the Piano Player (1960)
Directed by François Truffaut
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Overview
Charlie is a former classical pianist who has changed his name and now plays jazz in a grimy Paris bar. When Charlie’s brothers, Richard and Chico, surface and ask for Charlie’s help while on the run from gangsters they have scammed, he aids their escape. Soon Charlie and Lena, a waitress at the same bar, face trouble when the gangsters arrive, looking for his brothers.
Rated NR | Length 85 minutes
Actors
Charles Aznavour | Marie Dubois | Nicole Berger | Michèle Mercier | Serge Davri | Claude Mansard | Richard Kanayan | Albert Rémy | Jean-Jacques Aslanian | Daniel Boulanger | Claude Heymann | Alex Joffé | Boby Lapointe | Catherine Lutz | Laure Paillette | Alice Sapritch
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2014 | TV | Streaming | Other | 2.5 stars |
| (Average) 2.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Wan interpretation of David Goodis; too many false notes, even with appealing cast.
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