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Play It as It Lays
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Play It as It Lays

1972-10-19 · 99 min · ★ 6.1

Drama

Burned-out B-movie actress Maria, depressed and frustrated with her loveless marriage to an ambitious film director, Carter Lang, who would rather work on his career than on his relationship with her, numbs herself with drugs and sex with strangers. Only her friendship with a sensitive gay movie producer, B.Z., offers a semblance of solace. But even that relationship proves to be fleeting amidst the empty decadence of Hollywood.

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Directors
Frank Perry
Production companies
Universal Pictures, F.P. Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,000,000

Top Cast

Tuesday WeldTuesday WeldMaria Wyeth Lang
Anthony PerkinsAnthony PerkinsB.Z.
Adam RoarkeAdam RoarkeCarter Lang
Tammy GrimesTammy GrimesHelene
Ruth FordRuth FordCarlotta
Eddie FirestoneEddie FirestoneBenny Austin
Diana EwingDiana EwingSusannah
Paul LambertPaul LambertLarry Kulik
Chuck McCannChuck McCannAbortionist's Assistant
Severn DardenSevern DardenHypnotist
Tony YoungTony YoungJohnny Waters
Richard AndersonRichard AndersonLes Goodwin
Tyne DalyTyne DalyJournalist
Norman FosterNorman FosterAbortionist
Elizabeth ClamanThe Chickie
Mitzi HoagMitzi HoagPatsy
Roger EwingRoger EwingNelson
Dick RyalApartment Manager
John FinneganJohn FinneganFrank
Tracy MorganJeanelle

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