PlayTime

PlayTime

Directed by Jacques Tati
19671hr 55min
critics rating 61%61%
audience rating 50%50%

Step into a whimsical world where chaos and charm collide in the streets of Paris. In "PlayTime" (1967), the bumbling Monsieur Hulot embarks on a hilarious adventure through a futuristic, gadget-filled city that seems determined to outsmart him at every turn. As he navigates this maze of modernity, he crosses paths with an American tourist, leading to a series of comical encounters that will leave you in stitches.

But amidst the confusion and mayhem, a delightful connection begins to blossom between Monsieur Hulot and the tourist, adding a touch of romance to the uproarious proceedings. Together, they find themselves swept up in a whirlwind of misadventures that culminate in a riotous rendezvous at a chaotic restaurant, where a colorful cast of characters converge in a symphony of slapstick humor and heartwarming moments. Join us on a journey where laughter knows no bounds and the unexpected is always just around the corner.

Cast

Jacques Tati

Monsieur Hulot

Jacques Tati

Reinhard Kolldehoff

German Businessman (as Reinhart Kolldehoff)

Reinhard Kolldehoff

France Rumilly

Woman Selling Eyeglasses

France Rumilly

Yves Barsacq

Hulot's Friend

Yves Barsacq

Rita Maiden

Mr. Schultz's Companion

Rita Maiden

Billy Kearns

Mr. Schulz, the American businessman

Billy Kearns

François Viaur

Waiter at the Royal Garden

François Viaur

Alice Field

Customer of the Royal Garden

Alice Field

André Fouché

Restaurant Manager

André Fouché

Barbara Dennek

Young Tourist

Barbara Dennek

Laure Paillette

Lamp Woman #1

Laure Paillette

Olivia Poli

Customer of the Royal Garden

Olivia Poli

Yvette Ducreux

Hat Check Girl

Yvette Ducreux

Valérie Camille

Mr. Lacs's Secretary

Valérie Camille

Michel Francini

1st Maitre D'

Michel Francini

Henri Piccoli

An Important Gentleman

Henri Piccoli

Douglas Read

John Abbey

Mr. Lacs

John Abbey

Ketty France

Customer of the Royal Garden

Ketty France

Billy Bourbon

Georges Montant

Mr. Giffard

Georges Montant

Luce Bonifassy

Customer of the Royal Garden

Luce Bonifassy

Marc Monjou

False Hulot with beard

Marc Monjou

France Delahalle

Shopper in Department Store

France Delahalle

Erika Dentzler

Mme. Giffard

Erika Dentzler

Colette Proust

Lamp Woman #2

Colette Proust

Nicole Ray

Jack Gauthier

The Guide

Jack Gauthier

Sophie Wennek

Customer of the Royal Garden

Sophie Wennek

Gilbert Reeb

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