Shoot the Piano Player

Name: Shoot the Piano Player
Released: 1960-11-25
Rating: 7.191

7.2/10 (453)

·1960· 85 min

Director: François Truffaut

"François Truffaut, Brilliant Director Who Gave You the Award Winning "The 400 Blows", Now Brings to the Screen a Fascinating New Work That Plays in Many Keys...All of Them Delightful!"

Charlie is a former classical pianist who has changed his name and now plays jazz in a grimy Paris bar. When Charlie's brothers, Richard and Chico, surface and ask for Charlie's help while on the run from gangsters they have scammed, he aids their escape. Soon Charlie and Lena, a waitress at the same bar, face trouble when the gangsters arrive, looking for his brothers.

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Cast

Charles Aznavour

Charlie Kohler/Edouard Saroyan

Marie Dubois

Léna

Nicole Berger

Thérèse Saroyan

Michèle Mercier

Clarisse

Serge Davri

Plyne

Claude Mansard

Momo

Richard Kanayan

Fido Saroyan

Albert Rémy

Chico Saroyan

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Jean-Jacques Aslanian

Richard Saroyan

Daniel Boulanger

Ernest

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Claude Heymann

Lars Schmeel

Alex Joffé

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In brief

Shoot the Piano Player (1960) is a drama, thriller, crime film. With an average rating of 7.2/10 from 453 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 25min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shoot the Piano Player online?

Shoot the Piano Player is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Shoot the Piano Player?

Shoot the Piano Player runs 85 minutes (1h 25min).

What rating does Shoot the Piano Player have?

Shoot the Piano Player has an average rating of 7.2/10 based on 453 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Shoot the Piano Player from?

Shoot the Piano Player was released in 1960.