Shoot the Piano Player

Drama • Thriller • Crime • 1960 • 1h 25m

Shoot the Piano Player movie poster
RATING3.6
RUNTIME1h 25m
LANGUAGEFR
STATUSReleased
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📖 Synopsis

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.

🎥 Production Details
Tagline
François Truffaut, Brilliant Director Who Gave You the Award Winning "The 400 Blows", Now Brings to the Screen a Fascinating New Work That Plays in Many Keys...All of Them Delightful!
Release Status
Released
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Director
François Truffaut
Original Language
FR
🎭 Cast
Charles AznavourCharles AznavourCharlie Kohler/Edouard Saroyan
Marie DuboisMarie DuboisLéna
Nicole BergerNicole BergerThérèse Saroyan
Michèle MercierMichèle MercierClarisse
Serge DavriSerge DavriPlyne
Claude MansardClaude MansardMomo
Richard KanayanRichard KanayanFido Saroyan
Albert RémyAlbert RémyChico Saroyan
J
Jean-Jacques AslanianRichard Saroyan
Daniel BoulangerDaniel BoulangerErnest
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shoot the Piano Player about?
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.
Who directed Shoot the Piano Player?
Shoot the Piano Player was directed by François Truffaut.
When was Shoot the Piano Player released?
Shoot the Piano Player was released on November 25, 1960.
How long is Shoot the Piano Player?
Shoot the Piano Player has a runtime of 1h 25m.
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