Love in the Afternoon(1957)
“Love is a game any number can play... especially in the afternoon...”
Overview
A middle-aged playboy becomes fascinated by the daughter of a private detective who has been hired to entrap him with a client's wife.
Director
Billy Wilder
Studio
Billy Wilder Productions
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Gary Cooper
as Frank Flannagan
Audrey Hepburn
as Ariane Chavasse / Thin Girl
Maurice Chevalier
as Claude Chavasse
John McGiver
as Monsieur X
Van Doude
as Michel
Lise Bourdin
as Madame X
Olga Valéry
as Hotel Guest with Dog
Paul Bonifas
as Police Chief (uncredited)
Audrey Long
as Brunette (uncredited)
Charles Lemontier
as General (uncredited)
Eve Marley
as Tandemist (uncredited)
Moustache
as Butcher (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1957
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Billy Wilder Productions • Allied Artists Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Love in the Afternoon?▼
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What is Love in the Afternoon about?▼
A middle-aged playboy becomes fascinated by the daughter of a private detective who has been hired to entrap him with a client's wife.
Who directed Love in the Afternoon?▼
Love in the Afternoon was directed by Billy Wilder and released in 1957. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Love in the Afternoon?▼
Love in the Afternoon has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
Who stars in Love in the Afternoon?▼
The cast of Love in the Afternoon includes Gary Cooper as Frank Flannagan, Audrey Hepburn as Ariane Chavasse / Thin Girl, Maurice Chevalier as Claude Chavasse, John McGiver as Monsieur X, Van Doude as Michel and more.
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