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Blow-Up (1966)

โ€œSometimes, reality is the strangest fantasy of all.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 1,408 votes 1h 51m nr ThrillerDramaMystery

#12 of 17 films from 1966 #391 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni ยท Written by Julio Cortรกzar, Michelangelo Antonioni, Tonino Guerra

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Overview

A successful mod photographer in London whose world is bounded by fashion, pop music, marijuana, and easy sex, feels his life is boring and despairing. But in the course of a single day he unknowingly captures a death on film.

Cast

David Hemmingsas Thomas
Vanessa Redgraveas Jane
Sarah Milesas Patricia
John Castleas Bill
Veruschka von Lehndorffas Veruschka
Jane Birkinas The Blonde
Gillian Hillsas The Brunette
Peter Bowlesas Ron
Julian Chagrinas Mime
Claude Chagrinas Mime
Jimmy Pageas Self - The Yardbirds (uncredited)
Jeff Beckas Self - The Yardbirds (uncredited)
Tsai Chinas Thomas's Receptionist (uncredited)
Susan Brodrickas Antique Shop Owner (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateDecember 18, 1966
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) โ€” about the same as the 1966 average of 114 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$1,800,000
Box office$20,000,000 (11.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0060176

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Questions

How long is Blow-Up?
Blow-Up runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Blow-Up worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,408 votes, which places it #12 of 17 films released in 1966 in this index (top 35%) and #391 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Blow-Up?
Blow-Up was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Other well-rated titles by the same director: La Notte (1961), L'Eclisse (1962), L'Avventura (1960).
Who stars in Blow-Up?
David Hemmings as Thomas; Vanessa Redgrave as Jane; Sarah Miles as Patricia; John Castle as Bill; Veruschka von Lehndorff as Veruschka; Jane Birkin as The Blonde.
What is Blow-Up rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Blow-Up?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/64432.

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