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The Party (1968)

โ€œIf you've ever been to a wilder party... you're under arrest!โ€

7.3/10 ยท 894 votes 1h 39m pg Comedy

#10 of 22 films from 1968 #484 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Blake Edwards ยท Written by Blake Edwards, Tom Waldman, Frank Waldman

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Overview

Hrundi V. Bakshi, an accident-prone actor from India, is accidentally put on the guest list for an upcoming party at the home of a Hollywood film producer. Unfortunately, from the moment he arrives, one thing after another goes wrong with compounding effect.

Cast

Peter Sellersas Hrundi V. Bakshi
Claudine Longetas Michele Monet
Natalia Borisovaas Ballerina
Jean Carsonas Nanny
Marge Championas Rosalind Dunphy
Al Checcoas Bernard Stein
Corinne Coleas Janice Kane
Dick Crockettas Wells
Frances Davisas Maid
Danielle De Metzas Stella D'Angelo
Herbert Ellisas Director
Paul Ferraraas Ronnie Smith
Steve Frankenas Levinson
Kathe Greenas Molly Clutterbuck

Facts

Release dateApril 4, 1968
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) โ€” shorter as the 1968 average of 114 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$1,500,000
Box office$2,900,000 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0063415

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Questions

How long is The Party?
The Party runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is The Party worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 894 votes, which places it #10 of 22 films released in 1968 in this index (top 59%) and #484 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Party?
The Party was directed by Blake Edwards. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), A Shot in the Dark (1964), The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976).
Who stars in The Party?
Peter Sellers as Hrundi V. Bakshi; Claudine Longet as Michele Monet; Natalia Borisova as Ballerina; Jean Carson as Nanny; Marge Champion as Rosalind Dunphy; Al Checco as Bernard Stein.
What is The Party rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Party?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/44949.

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