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Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970)

R 105 min  -  Drama  -   16 December 1970 (USA)
6.4
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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  

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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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Did You Know?

Trivia

According to filmmaker Shatzberg, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were early champions of the film, helping to get it financed via their film production company at Universal. See more »

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
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Connections

Referenced in A Decade Under the Influence (2003) See more »