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Blow-Up

  • 19661966
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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David Hemmings and Veruschka von Lehndorff in Blow-Up (1966)
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A fashion photographer unknowingly captures a death on film after following two lovers in a park.A fashion photographer unknowingly captures a death on film after following two lovers in a park.A fashion photographer unknowingly captures a death on film after following two lovers in a park.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
64K
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POPULARITY
1,456
2,020
  • Director
    • Michelangelo Antonioni
  • Writers
    • Michelangelo Antonioni(story)
    • Julio Cortázar(short story "Las babas del diablo")
    • Tonino Guerra(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Hemmings
    • Vanessa Redgrave
    • Sarah Miles
  • Director
    • Michelangelo Antonioni
  • Writers
    • Michelangelo Antonioni(story)
    • Julio Cortázar(short story "Las babas del diablo")
    • Tonino Guerra(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Hemmings
    • Vanessa Redgrave
    • Sarah Miles
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 328User reviews
    • 154Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 9 wins & 11 nominations total

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:15
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    Blow-Up
    Trailer 2:13
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    Photos134

    David Hemmings in Blow-Up (1966)
    David Hemmings, Peggy Moffitt, Ann Norman, Melanie Hampshire, Jill Kennington, and Rosaleen Murray in Blow-Up (1966)
    David Hemmings and Mary Khal in Blow-Up (1966)
    Vanessa Redgrave and David Hemmings in Blow-Up (1966)
    David Hemmings and Veruschka von Lehndorff in Blow-Up (1966)
    Sarah Miles in Blow-Up (1966)
    Vanessa Redgrave and David Hemmings in Blow-Up (1966)
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    "Blowup" David Hemmings, Veruschka von Lehndorff 1966 MGM
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    David Hemmings
    David Hemmings
    • Thomas
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Jane
    Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles
    • Patricia
    John Castle
    John Castle
    • Bill
    Jane Birkin
    Jane Birkin
    • The Blonde
    Gillian Hills
    Gillian Hills
    • The Brunette
    Peter Bowles
    Peter Bowles
    • Ron
    Veruschka von Lehndorff
    Veruschka von Lehndorff
    • Verushka
    • (as Verushka)
    Julian Chagrin
    Julian Chagrin
    • Mime
    Claude Chagrin
    • Mime
    Jeff Beck
    Jeff Beck
    • Self - The Yardbirds
    • (uncredited)
    Roy Beck
    • Boy dancing In Ricki Tick Club
    • (uncredited)
    Charlie Bird
    • Homeless Man
    • (uncredited)
    Susan Brodrick
    • Antique shop owner
    • (uncredited)
    Robin Burns
    • Homeless Man
    • (uncredited)
    Tsai Chin
    Tsai Chin
    • Thomas's receptionist
    • (uncredited)
    Julio Cortázar
    Julio Cortázar
    • Homeless Man
    • (uncredited)
    Chris Dreja
    Chris Dreja
    • Self - The Yardbirds
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michelangelo Antonioni
    • Writers
      • Michelangelo Antonioni(story) (screenplay)
      • Julio Cortázar(short story "Las babas del diablo")
      • Tonino Guerra(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Among the homeless men whose photos were taken by the David Hemmings character is Julio Cortázar, who wrote the original short story on which "Blow-Up (1966)" is based.
    • Goofs
      During the scene where Thomas is frolicking with the two girls on the purple paper backdrop in the studio, two crew members including a camera operator can be clearly seen just sitting there in the top right side of the frame.
    • Quotes

      Thomas: Nothing like a little disaster for sorting things out.

    • Alternate versions
      Some of the music was rescored for the Warner DVD release, namely the latter part of the opening title music. The VHS releases' music remain intact.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film Review: How I Learned to Live with Being a Star (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      Main Title (Blow-Up)
      Written and Performed by Herbie Hancock

    User reviews328

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    Still fascinating after all these years!
    'Blowup' is frequently mentioned as one of the most influential movies of the twentieth century. And I believe it is. But it is no dry and dull document that the viewer must force himself to "appreciate" while he stifles his yawns. Like 'Citizen Kane', 'Breathless' and 'Psycho' it is not only an important movie milestone, it is still a living and breathing work of art that will fascinate and impress any movie lover who approaches it with an open mind. 'Blowup' lures you in with its snapshot of swinging 60s London, and it's tease of being a murder mystery, which it really isn't, but by then you're hooked. This movie is a puzzle with no solution, a text with any interpretation the viewer cares to bring to it. That may sound heavy going and off putting, but this is a surprisingly watchable movie. Even the "boring" sequences are interesting! Anyone who enjoys David Lynch, Dario Argento (whose 'Profundo Rosso' deliberately referenced this), Nic Roeg or Jim Jarmusch, movies where atmosphere and visual images are more important than characterization, plot or dialogue, will appreciate this 60s classic. I think it gets better with every viewing.
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    • Feb 14, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 1967 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Criterion
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Blow Up
    • Filming locations
      • Maryon Park, Woolwich Road, Charlton, London, England, UK(scenes where Thomas first photographs Jane and where mime artists play tennis at the end)
    • Production company
      • Carlo Ponti Production
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $35,329
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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