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Charade (1963)

โ€œIs anyone really who they seem to be?โ€

7.7/10 ยท 1,602 votes 1h 53m nr ComedyRomanceMystery

#7 of 17 films from 1963 #159 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Stanley Donen ยท Written by Peter Stone, Marc Behm

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Overview

After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines.

Cast

Cary Grantas Peter Joshua
Audrey Hepburnas Regina Lampert
Walter Matthauas Hamilton Bartholemew
James Coburnas Tex Panthollow
George Kennedyas Herman Scobie
Dominique Minotas Sylvie Gaudel
Ned Glassas Leopold Gideon
Jacques Marinas Edouard Grandpierre
Paul Bonifasas Mr. Felix
Thomas Chelimskyas Jean-Louis Gaudel
Marc Arianas Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Claudine Bergas Maid (uncredited)
Marcel Bernieras Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Albert Daumergueas Man in Stamp Market (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateDecember 1, 1963
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) โ€” shorter as the 1963 average of 131 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$4,000,000
Box office$13,475,000 (3.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0056923

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Questions

How long is Charade?
Charade runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is Charade worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 1,602 votes, which places it #7 of 17 films released in 1963 in this index (top 65%) and #159 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Charade?
Charade was directed by Stanley Donen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Singin' in the Rain (1952), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), Funny Face (1957).
Who stars in Charade?
Cary Grant as Peter Joshua; Audrey Hepburn as Regina Lampert; Walter Matthau as Hamilton Bartholemew; James Coburn as Tex Panthollow; George Kennedy as Herman Scobie; Dominique Minot as Sylvie Gaudel.
What is Charade rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Charade?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/60227.

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