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Breakfast at Tiffany's
1961 115 min United States of America 16+
★8.4
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Director: Blake Edwards
🎭 Based on
«Breakfast at Tiffany's»
byTruman Capote
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Description
Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past threatens to get in their way.
Budget:
$2.5M
Worldwide:
$9.5M
Starring
Audrey Hepburn
Actor
George Peppard
Actor
Patricia Neal
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1962
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 1962
— Best Score for a Drama or Comedy
Golden Globe 1962
— Best Picture (Comedy)
Academy Awards 1962
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Academy Awards 1962
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 1962
— Best Score for a Drama or Comedy
Academy Awards 1962
— Best Actress
Key opinion
Breakfast at Tiffany's is widely regarded as a visually iconic and stylish classic, anchored by Audrey Hepburn’s charismatic and nuanced portrayal of Holly Golightly. While many viewers find the film’s atmosphere and emotional depth timeless, others argue the plot is lightweight and problematic, particularly regarding dated racial caricatures.
| Acting | Audrey Hepburn delivers a magnetic and iconic performance that defines the film's lasting appeal. | |
| Production | The film features meticulously crafted production design and a strong visual aesthetic that elevates the New York setting. | |
| Score | Henry Mancini’s score, particularly the song 'Moon River', provides a resonant emotional foundation for the narrative. | |
| Culture | The inclusion of the character Mr. Yunioshi reflects outdated and offensive racial stereotyping that significantly detracts from the viewing experience. | |
| Acting | Opinions on George Peppard's performance are divided; some see his understated turn as a necessary foil to Holly, while others find him lackluster and unenergetic. | |
| Screenplay | Viewers are split on the screenplay's quality; some praise its layered, meaningful character study, while others view the plot as superficial and lacking in conflict. | |
| Ending | The ending creates a divide in interpretation, with some finding it a perfect, resonant conclusion to the romance, while others feel it undermines the complexity of the story. |