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Blow-Up

  • 19661966
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
61K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,923
246
David Hemmings and Veruschka von Lehndorff in Blow-Up (1966)
Official Trailer
Play trailer2:13
2 Videos
99+ Photos
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
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
61K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,923
246
  • 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
Top credits
  • 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
    • 316User reviews
    • 147Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 8 wins & 11 nominations total

    Videos2

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

    Photos109

    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)
    "Blowup" David Hemmings 1966 MGM
    "Blowup" David Hemmings, Veruschka von Lehndorff 1966 MGM
    "Blowup" David Hemmings, Veruschka von Lehndorff 1966 MGM
    "Blowup" David Hemmings 1966 MGM
    "Blowup" Veruschka von Lehndorff 1966 MGM

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    David Hemmings
    David Hemmings
    • Thomasas Thomas
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Janeas Jane
    Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles
    • Patriciaas Patricia
    John Castle
    John Castle
    • Billas Bill
    Jane Birkin
    Jane Birkin
    • The Blondeas The Blonde
    Gillian Hills
    Gillian Hills
    • The Brunetteas The Brunette
    Peter Bowles
    Peter Bowles
    • Ronas Ron
    Veruschka von Lehndorff
    Veruschka von Lehndorff
    • Verushkaas Verushka
    • (as Verushka)
    Julian Chagrin
    Julian Chagrin
    • Mimeas Mime
    Claude Chagrin
    • Mimeas Mime
    Jeff Beck
    Jeff Beck
    • Self - The Yardbirdsas Self - The Yardbirds
    • (uncredited)
    Roy Beck
    • Boy dancing In Ricki Tick Clubas Boy dancing In Ricki Tick Club
    • (uncredited)
    Charlie Bird
    • Homeless Manas Homeless Man
    • (uncredited)
    Susan Brodrick
    • Antique shop owneras Antique shop owner
    • (uncredited)
    Robin Burns
    • Homeless Manas Homeless Man
    • (uncredited)
    Tsai Chin
    Tsai Chin
    • Thomas's receptionistas Thomas's receptionist
    • (uncredited)
    Julio Cortázar
    Julio Cortázar
    • Homeless Manas Homeless Man
    • (uncredited)
    Chris Dreja
    Chris Dreja
    • Self - The Yardbirdsas 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
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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
      David Hemmings character uses a two way radio from his Rolls several times in the film. Very rare for 1966 and a precursor to the car phone. However mobile radios like that at that time need a large whip antenna attached to the car to function. The Rolls has its normal radio antennae on the fender, but nothing else so that two way radio could not work.
    • 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 reviews316

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Undeservingly hated.
    It is hard to find people who will readily defend this movie these days. It is commonly thought of as pretentious, overly artsy, and lacking coherence. If you don't connect with the film that is fine, but to call it trash is a mistake. Many people try to pin this as being a 60's statement. It is not however. Antonioni was a veteran filmmaker who got lumped in with the new wave scene because he was around at the same time. This was initially a hit, though that probably had little to due with it's actual merits as a film.

    It is the story of an artist. The photographer Thomas, who has lost all feeling of passion for his work. He hangs around London taking fashion photographs. He is cruel to his models and other women in his life. He seems interested in other's art but cannot be roused to create any of his own. He will soon be releasing a book of photographs, all of which are uninspired photos of the poor, sick and dying. While in the park he takes a series of shots he hopes will be a nice epilogue to his collection. They are of a couple playing in the park. These pictures, however, are not what they seem.

    Antonioni makes great use of insinuation. He tantalizes us with the possibility of what could have been. In us he insights the same passion that is in Thomas. In the end, I don't think he disappears so much as he returns. He does not return as the same person, though. He is changed by the passion for his art and the challenge of reality. He is no longer playing the game of catch the murderer, or faking the motions of being a photographer, or posing as a deep artist by taking sad pictures. He is now truly inspired.

    Today many people hate Thomas. And with good reason. He is definitely not a nice person, but he is one of my favorite anti-heroes. There is a scene many people may miss. It is short. He is driving in his car, I think after speeding off from some want to be models, he turns on the radio, and starts bobbing his head and making funny faces to the music. This is the scene that redeems his early self to me. When he is alone, we see he still has an innocent streak despite his cruelty.

    All that being said, I only recommend this to the more serious moviegoer. 10/10
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    • Oct 4, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 1967 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
    • Official sites
      • Criterion
      • HBOMAX
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Blow Up
    • Filming locations
      • Maryon Park, Woolwich Road, Charlton, London, England, UK
    • 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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