An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the backdrop of Hollywood's silent era.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean Dujardin ... George Valentin
Bérénice Bejo ... Peppy Miller
John Goodman ... Al Zimmer
James Cromwell ... Clifton
Penelope Ann Miller ... Doris
Missi Pyle ... Constance
Beth Grant ... Peppy's Maid
Ed Lauter ... Peppy's Butler
Joel Murray ... Policeman Fire
Elizabeth Tulloch ... Norma (as Bitsie Tulloch)
Ken Davitian ... Pawnbroker
Malcolm McDowell ... The Butler
Basil Hoffman ... Auctioneer
Bill Fagerbakke ... Policeman Tuxedo
Nina Siemaszko ... Admiring Woman (as Nina Siemazko)
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Storyline

Outside a movie premiere, enthusiastic fan Peppy Miller literally bumps into the swashbuckling hero of the silent film, George Valentin. The star reacts graciously and Peppy plants a kiss on his cheek as they are surrounded by photographers. The headlines demand: "Who's That Girl?" and Peppy is inspired to audition for a dancing bit-part at the studio. However as Peppy slowly rises through the industry, the introduction of talking-pictures turns Valentin's world upside-down. Written by L. Hamre

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Comedy | Drama | Romance

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M/12 | See all certifications »

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Trivia

The breakfast montage in this movie, showing the breakdown of the marriage, is a direct tribute to an almost identical montage in Orson Welles' O Mundo a Seus Pés (1941). See more »

Goofs

In the fire scene, when Uggie the dog tries to get the policeman's attention, a street sign reading "Oakwood Ave." can be clearly seen. The sign is the double-sided "shotgun" style that wasn't introduced in Los Angeles until 1946. See more »

Quotes

Doris: Why won't you talk?
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Crazy Credits

In the credits for the baseball movie, "Jackie Cooler" plays "The Fridge." See more »

Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.60 (2011) See more »

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Love Scene
Music by Bernard Herrmann
Conducted by Elmer Bernstein
Performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
©Sony/ATV Harmony (cat. Famous)
(p) & (c) 1992 MILAN Entertainment, Inc.
Courtesy of Sony/ATV Music Publishing France & Milan Entertainment, Inc.
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A unabashed love letter to Hollywoodland
22 October 2011 | by nojunk13-193-11355See all my reviews

This is a treat. Charismatic leads with chemistry and talent, in a love story that plays as a pitch perfect homage to vintage Hollywood features, whilst never tipping over into parody, and that's no mean feat. The period detail is outstanding: film stocks, tints, (heck even the frame weave), captions and montage are all on the money.

There's an evocative score, an imaginative use of silence, wonderful locations and costume. All rounded off by a top notch cast which includes a brilliant dog. Dujardin is every inch the charming 20's star and Bejo is sassy, surefooted and gorgeous. Go see this people. They do make 'em like they used to!


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Release Date:

2 February 2012 (Portugal) See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$204,878, 27 November 2011

Gross USA:

$44,671,682

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$133,432,856
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1.33 : 1
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