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Shoot the Piano Player 1960

“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!”

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What is Shoot the Piano Player?

Shoot the Piano Player is a 1960 French New Wave crime drama film directed by François Truffaut. The story follows Charlie, a former classical pianist who now plays jazz in a grimy Paris bar under an assumed name, whose life is upended when his brothers arrive on the run from gangsters they have scammed.

Type
Film
Year
1960
Status
Released
Runtime
85 minutes
Release date
Nov 25, 1960
Studios
Les Films de la Pléiade
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
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Streaming Intelligence

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84 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #Thriller #Crime

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Shoot the Piano Player is a 1960 French New Wave crime drama film directed by François Truffaut. The story follows Charlie, a former classical pianist who now plays jazz in a grimy Paris bar under an assumed name, whose life is upended when his brothers arrive on the run from gangsters they have scammed.

The film stars Charles Aznavour alongside Marie Dubois and Nicole Berger. It runs for 1 hour and 25 minutes and is categorized under drama, thriller, and crime genres.

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Should you watch it?

“A former classical pianist playing jazz in a Paris bar is forced to aid his fugitive brothers.”

Reasons to watch
  • Directed by acclaimed filmmaker François Truffaut.
  • Features a compelling lead performance by Charles Aznavour.
  • Combines elements of crime, drama, and thriller within a 1 hour and 25 minute runtime.
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  • It is not rated and carries no explicit viewer guidance in the provided sources.

Watch it if you enjoy French New Wave crime dramas directed by François Truffaut.

The film blends drama, thriller, and crime elements with a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes.

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Is Shoot the Piano Player worth watching?

It is a 1960 French New Wave crime drama directed by the brilliant director François Truffaut.

What is the binge duration for Shoot the Piano Player?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes.

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Shoot the Piano Player is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

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