PlayTime (1967)

7.7/10 • 115 min • Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Jacques Tati

Monsieur Hulot

Barbara Dennek

Young Tourist

Rita Maiden

Mr. Schultz's Companion

France Rumilly

Woman Selling Eyeglasses

France Delahalle

Shopper in Department Store

Alice Field

Customer of the Royal Garden

Laure Paillette

Lamp Woman #1

Colette Proust

Lamp Woman #2

Luce Bonifassy

Customer of the Royal Garden

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