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Paris When It Sizzles

Original title: Paris - When It Sizzles
  • 19641964
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
8.9K
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Audrey Hepburn and William Holden in Paris When It Sizzles (1964)
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The sprightly young assistant of a Hollywood screenwriter helps him over his writer's block by acting out his fantasies of possible plots.The sprightly young assistant of a Hollywood screenwriter helps him over his writer's block by acting out his fantasies of possible plots.The sprightly young assistant of a Hollywood screenwriter helps him over his writer's block by acting out his fantasies of possible plots.
IMDb RATING
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8.9K
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    • Richard Quine
    • Julien Duvivier(story)
    • Henri Jeanson(story)
    • George Axelrod(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Audrey Hepburn
    • Grégoire Aslan
    • Richard Quine
    • Julien Duvivier(story)
    • Henri Jeanson(story)
    • George Axelrod(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Audrey Hepburn
    • Grégoire Aslan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 98User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

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    William Holden
    William Holden
    • Richard Benson…
    Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn
    • Gabrielle Simpson…
    Grégoire Aslan
    Grégoire Aslan
    • Inspector Gilet
    Raymond Bussières
    Raymond Bussières
    • François
    • (as Raymond Bussieres)
    Christian Duvaleix
    • Maitre d'Hotel
    • (as Christian Duvallex)
    Michel Thomass
    • Second Gangster
    • (as Thomas Michel)
    Dominique Boschero
    Dominique Boschero
    • Girl at Pool #1
    Evi Marandi
    Evi Marandi
    • Girl at Pool #2
    Noël Coward
    Noël Coward
    • Alexander Meyerheim
    • (as Noel Coward)
    Tony Curtis
    Tony Curtis
    • Imagined Actor Portraying Maurice or Philippe
    • (uncredited)
    Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich
    • Marlene Dietrich
    • (uncredited)
    Mel Ferrer
    Mel Ferrer
    • Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
    • (uncredited)
    Orestis Ganakis
    • Philippe
    • (uncredited)
    Henri Garcin
    • Third Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra
    • Frank Sinatra
    • (singing voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Dominique Zardi
    Dominique Zardi
    • Sailor in Café
    • (uncredited)
      • Richard Quine
      • Julien Duvivier(story)
      • Henri Jeanson(story)
      • George Axelrod(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Filming ended in November 1962, only two days before production began on Audrey Hepburn's next film, Charade (1963), which also was set in Paris.
    • Goofs
      In a closeup, it's clear that Gaby isn't touch typing, but banging at the keyboard with clawed hands.
    • Quotes

      Gabrielle: You're not middle aged, Mr. Benson. In fact I think you're remarkably well preserved.

      Richard: As chilling a compliment as I've ever received, Miss Simpson.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits include: "Miss Hepburn's perfume: Hubert de Givenchy"
    • Connections
      Featured in The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      That Face
      Music by Lew Spence

      Lyrics by Alan Bergman

      Performed by Fred Astaire (Courtesy of Ava Records)

      [Played on the photograph as Gabrielle is going through her morning routine]

    User reviews98

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    7/10
    Silly and Naive, But Also Charming and Delightful
    In Paris, the successful alcoholic forty-two years old screenplay writer Richard Benson (William Holden) has three days to write a script to his producer that has paid in advance. The typist Gabrielle Simpson (Audrey Hepburn) arrives to his hotel to type the screenplay. Along the three days, she helps him to develop the story and they fall in love for each other.

    "Paris – When It Sizzles" is absolutely silly and naive, but also charming and delightful and only works because of the chemistry between the gorgeous Audrey Hepburn and the ironic William Holden. There are many jokes with the cinema, with many stories within the lead story, and the most hilarious scenes have the uncredited participation of Tony Curtis. Marlene Dietrich and Mel Ferrer have also uncredited participation. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Quando Paris Alucina" ("When Paris Gets Crazy")
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    FAQ1

    • At the start of the movie, Hollywood producer Alexander Meyerheimer asks a girl if she knows Richard Benson. She replies rapidly in a foreign language. What language is this and what does she say?

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    • Release date
      • April 8, 1964 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
      • Italian
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Hôtel du Cap, Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, France
    • Production companies
      • Richard Quine Productions
      • Charleston Enterprises
      • George Axelrod Productions
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    • 1 hour 50 minutes
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