Blow-Up(1966)
“Sometimes, reality is the strangest fantasy of all.”
Overview
A successful mod photographer in London whose world is bounded by fashion, pop music, marijuana, and easy sex, feels his life is boring and despairing. But in the course of a single day he unknowingly captures a death on film.
Director
Michelangelo Antonioni
Studio
Bridge Films
Budget
$2M
Cast
David Hemmings
as Thomas
Vanessa Redgrave
as Jane
Sarah Miles
as Patricia
John Castle
as Bill
Veruschka von Lehndorff
as Veruschka
Jane Birkin
as The Blonde
Gillian Hills
as The Brunette
Peter Bowles
as Ron
Julian Chagrin
as Mime
Claude Chagrin
as Mime
Jimmy Page
as Self - The Yardbirds (uncredited)
Jeff Beck
as Self - The Yardbirds (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1966
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Bridge Films • Carlo Ponti Production • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Where can I watch Blow-Up?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Blow-Up (1966).
What is Blow-Up about?▼
A successful mod photographer in London whose world is bounded by fashion, pop music, marijuana, and easy sex, feels his life is boring and despairing. But in the course of a single day he unknowingly captures a death on film.
Who directed Blow-Up?▼
Blow-Up was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and released in 1966. It is a drama, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Blow-Up?▼
Blow-Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Blow-Up?▼
The cast of Blow-Up includes David Hemmings as Thomas, Vanessa Redgrave as Jane, Sarah Miles as Patricia, John Castle as Bill, Veruschka von Lehndorff as Veruschka and more.
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