Love in the Afternoon
Director: Billy Wilder Run Time: 130 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 1957
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Gary Cooper, John McGiver, Maurice Chevalier, Van Doude
A middle-aged playboy becomes fascinated by the daughter of a private detective who has been hired to entrap him with a client’s wife.
“A delightful and sophisticated comedy-romance, sparkling with wit and Continental charm.” — The New York Times
“A ravishing Parisian romance, buoyed by Audrey Hepburn’s luminous performance and Wilder’s effortless touch.” — Time Out
“A wistful, enchanting fairy tale for adults, filled with wit, glamour and melancholy.” — The Guardian
“An irresistibly charming romantic comedy whose sophistication feels increasingly rare.” — Slant Magazine
“Wilder’s affection for his characters and for Paris itself gives the film a warmth that lingers long after the final scene.” — Film Comment
“One of the most elegant romantic comedies of the 1950s.” — Chicago Reader