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Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970)

R  105 min  -  Drama   -  16 December 1970 (USA)
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Lou Andreas Sand, a once famous model, recalls her past as she tries to make success in the modeling world of New York... See full summary »

Director:

Jerry Schatzberg

Writers:

Jerry Schatzberg (story), Carole Eastman (story), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

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

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Model | Photographer | Castanets | Rape | Child Molestation  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

I kryfi zoi enos mannequin See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

On the list of insolent photographers (with whom the main character would "never" work again) is the name Schatzberg. The name is seen clearly prior to Barbara Carrera's entrance into Dunaway's dressing room, just before she adds another name. Jerry Schatzberg is the director of the film and this is most likely an inside joke about the real model upon whom he based the character. See more »

Quotes

Lou Andreas Sand: Yes, many were in love with me - but I was not in love with that many.
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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
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Connections

Features Shanghai Express (1932) See more »