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Play It as It Lays

Play It as It Lays

Play It as It Lays
1972 1h 39m5.9

Play It as It Lays

“Maria's life was a search for the ultimate answer even after she found there was none.”

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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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DirectorFrank Perry
ScreenplayJoan Didion, John Gregory Dunne
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 19, 1972
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 39m
Budget$1M
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.4 / 10
Votes21
GenresDrama
StudioUniversal Pictures, F.P. Productions
Play It as It Lays
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Photos12

Cast

Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld

Maria Wyeth Lang

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

B.Z.

Adam Roarke

Adam Roarke

Carter Lang

Tammy Grimes

Tammy Grimes

Helene

Ruth Ford

Ruth Ford

Carlotta

Eddie Firestone

Eddie Firestone

Benny Austin

Diana Ewing

Diana Ewing

Susannah

Paul Lambert

Paul Lambert

Larry Kulik

Chuck McCann

Chuck McCann

Abortionist's Assistant

Severn Darden

Severn Darden

Hypnotist

Tony Young

Tony Young

Johnny Waters

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Les Goodwin

Tyne Daly

Tyne Daly

Journalist

Norman Foster

Norman Foster

Abortionist

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Elizabeth Claman

The Chickie

Mitzi Hoag

Mitzi Hoag

Patsy

Roger Ewing

Roger Ewing

Nelson

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Dick Ryal

Apartment Manager

John Finnegan

John Finnegan

Frank

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Tracy Morgan

Jeanelle

Darlene Conley

Darlene Conley

Kate's Nurse

Allan Warnick

Allan Warnick

T.V. Panelist

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Frequently Asked Questions about Play It as It Lays

Where can I watch Play It as It Lays?

Play It as It Lays (1972) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Play It as It Lays about?

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...

Who directed Play It as It Lays?

Play It as It Lays (1972) was directed by Frank Perry. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 39m, rated 5.9/10.

How long is Play It as It Lays?

Play It as It Lays runs 1h 39m (99 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.9/10 from 21 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is Play It as It Lays worth watching?

Play It as It Lays is rated 5.9/10 by 21 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama fans.