Play It as It Lays
"Maria's life was a search for the ultimate answer even after she found there was none."
Originally released in 1972. Play It as It Lays is a drama film. directed by Frank Perry.
Starring Tuesday Weld, Anthony Perkins, and Adam Roarke
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- F.P. Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 h...
Who directed Play It as It Lays?
Play It as It Lays was directed by Frank Perry.
How long is Play It as It Lays?
Play It as It Lays has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Play It as It Lays released?
Play It as It Lays was released on October 19, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Play It as It Lays?
The main cast of Play It as It Lays includes Tuesday Weld, Anthony Perkins, Adam Roarke, Tammy Grimes, Ruth Ford.