Charade
"Is anyone really who they seem to be?"
Originally released in 1963. Charade is a comedy/mystery film. directed by Stanley Donen.
Starring Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, and Walter Matthau
Synopsis
After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (1,486 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.5M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Cary Grant
as Peter Joshua
Audrey Hepburn
as Regina Lampert
Walter Matthau
as Hamilton Bartholemew
James Coburn
as Tex Panthollow
George Kennedy
as Herman Scobie
Dominique Minot
as Sylvie Gaudel
Ned Glass
as Leopold Gideon
Jacques Marin
as Edouard Grandpierre
Paul Bonifas
as Mr. Felix
Thomas Chelimsky
as Jean-Louis Gaudel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,475,000
Production Companies
- Stanley Donen Films
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charade about?
After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are gi...
Who directed Charade?
Charade was directed by Stanley Donen.
How long is Charade?
Charade has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Charade released?
Charade was released on December 1, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Charade?
The main cast of Charade includes Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau, James Coburn, George Kennedy.
Is Charade worth watching?
Charade has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,486 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.