Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970)

Lou Andreas Sand, a once famous model, recalls her past as she tries to make success in the modeling world of New York, her stressfull workdays, her affair with Mark, an advertising ... See full summary »

Director:

Jerry Schatzberg

Writers:

Jerry Schatzberg (story), Carole Eastman (story),

Stars:

Faye Dunaway, Barry Primus, Viveca Lindfors

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Faye Dunaway	...	Lou Andreas Sand
Barry Primus	...	Aaron Reinhardt
Viveca Lindfors	...	Pauline Galba
Barry Morse	...	Dr. Galba
Roy Scheider	...	Mark
Ruth Jackson	...	Barbara Casey
John Heffernan	...	Dr. Sherman
Sydney Walker	...	Psychiatrist
Clark Burckhalter	...	Davy Bright
Shirley Rich	...	Peggy McCavage
Emerick Bronson	...	Falco
Joe George	...	1st Man in Bar
John Eames	...	1st Doctor
Harry Lee	...	Mr. Wong
Jane Halleran	...	Joan

Storyline

Lou Andreas Sand, a once famous model, recalls her past as she tries to make success in the modeling world of New York, her stressfull workdays, her affair with Mark, an advertising executive, her friendship with photographer Aaron, and her downward spiral into ruin.

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Plot Keywords:

photographer | model | man slaps a woman | knocking on a door | black eye | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 December 1970 (USA)

Also Known As:

Confesiones de una modelo

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film's story is inspired by the life of model Anne Saint Marie. Jerry Schatzberg taped a series of interviews with her and this became the basis of the film.

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Quotes

Lou Andreas Sand: I like your hair like that. All the men nowadays are growing their hair long. It's fabulous... *but*, you all look like Jesus! So how will we know him when he arrives?

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Crazy Credits

The ending credits show an image of Dunaway walking away in an entirely out-of-focus shot. The screen becomes smaller and smaller as the credits roll.

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Connections

Referenced in A Decade Under the Influence (2003)

User Reviews

i adore Faye

it saddens me to know that not many people will be able to witness the talent and beauty Faye brings to this tortured character!!! When was this released? 1970, when she was at her height, I am not from this time period, so I was wondering if anyone remembered what the critical reception of the film was? Why wasn't it a success? I was moved incredibly. and there must be some way to buy the movie without just watching it on you tube!!! Stunning Faye. i made so many screen shots!!!

This movie is for anyone that is interested in photography. The still shots themselves are amazing; the cinematography is incredible too. It is simple but raw etc. Faye is just so beautiful in this film and her story of madness is brilliant.