Play It As It Lays (1972)A Hollywood actress undergoes a psychic breakdown and recalls the traumatic events which led to her stay at a sanitarium. Director:Frank Perry |
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Nominated for Golden Globe.
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| Tammy Grimes | ... |
Helene
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Adam Roarke | ... |
Carter Lang
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Ruth Ford | ... |
Carlotta
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Eddie Firestone | ... |
Benny Austin
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Diana Ewing | ... |
Susannah
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Paul Lambert | ... |
Larry Kulik
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Norman Foster | ... |
Abortionist
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Severn Darden | ... |
Hypnotist
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Tony Young | ... |
Johnny Waters
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Les Goodwin
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Elizabeth Claman | ... |
The Chickie
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Mitzi Hoag | ... |
Patsy
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Storyline
Maria Wyeth, an ex-model and B-movie actress, strolls on the grounds of a mental hospital, recalling the traumatic events which led to her breakdown. She is married to an unfaithful, self-engrossed director, Carter Lane. Neglected by her husband, Maria is engaged in a series of one-night stands and becomes pregnant. Her husband divorces her, and she has an illegal abortion. Maria's only friend is B.Z., a homosexual movie producer. World weary, he tells Maria that he has discovered the meaning of life is nothing. He invites her to commit suicide with him. Written by alfiehitchie
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Maria's life was a search for the ultimate answer even after she found there was none.Parents Guide:
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EnglishAlso Known As:
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
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1.85 : 1
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Sam Peckinpah was to have worked with Joan Didion on this screen adaptation of her novel but this plan did not materialize. See more »
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