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Play It Again, Sam (1972)

โ€œBy day he is Woody Allen. But when night falls and the moon rises, Humphrey Bogart strikes again.โ€

7.4/10 ยท 662 votes 1h 25m pg ComedyRomance

#8 of 22 films from 1972 #402 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Herbert Ross ยท Written by Woody Allen

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Overview

A neurotic film critic obsessed with the movie Casablanca attempts to get over his wife leaving him by dating again with the help of a married couple and his illusory idol, Humphrey Bogart.

Cast

Woody Allenas Allan Felix
Diane Keatonas Linda Christie
Tony Robertsas Dick Christie
Jerry Lacyas Humphrey Bogart
Susan Anspachas Nancy
Jennifer Saltas Sharon Lake
Joy Bangas Julie
Vivaas Jennifer
Susanne Zenoras Discotheque Girl
Diana Davilaas Museum Girl
Mari Fletcheras Fantasy Sharon
Michael Greeneas Hood #1
Ted Marklandas Hood #2
Mark Goddardas Real Estate Developer (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateMay 4, 1972
Runtime85 min (1h 25m) โ€” shorter as the 1972 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0069097

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Questions

How long is Play It Again, Sam?
Play It Again, Sam runs 85 minutes (1h 25m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Play It Again, Sam worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 662 votes, which places it #8 of 22 films released in 1972 in this index (top 68%) and #402 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Play It Again, Sam?
Play It Again, Sam was directed by Herbert Ross. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Steel Magnolias (1989), Footloose (1984), The Secret of My Success (1987).
Who stars in Play It Again, Sam?
Woody Allen as Allan Felix; Diane Keaton as Linda Christie; Tony Roberts as Dick Christie; Jerry Lacy as Humphrey Bogart; Susan Anspach as Nancy; Jennifer Salt as Sharon Lake.
What is Play It Again, Sam rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Play It Again, Sam?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/89618.

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