“Maria's life was a search for the ultimate answer even after she found there was none.”
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Play It as It Lays (1972) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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Play It as It Lays is a 1972 drama film helmed by Frank Perry, featuring Tuesday Weld, Anthony Perkins and Adam Roarke. It is 1 hour 39 minutes long and premiered on October 19, 1972. Play It as It Lays is rated 6.1/10 by TMDB users across 22 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Play It as It Lays
When was Play It as It Lays released?
Play It as It Lays was released on October 19, 1972.
What is the runtime of Play It as It Lays?
Play It as It Lays has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who stars in Play It as It Lays?
Play It as It Lays stars Tuesday Weld as Maria Wyeth Lang, Anthony Perkins as B.Z., Adam Roarke as Carter Lang and Tammy Grimes as Helene. The cast also includes Ruth Ford, Eddie Firestone, Diana Ewing and Paul Lambert.
Who directed Play It as It Lays?
Play It as It Lays was directed by Frank Perry. The screenplay is credited to Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne.
What genre is Play It as It Lays?
Play It as It Lays is listed on TMDB as a drama film.
What is Play It as It Lays rated?
Play It as It Lays is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.1/10 from 22 votes.
What movies are similar to Play It as It Lays?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Play It as It Lays include Blonde (2022), Acrimony (2018), Maps to the Stars (2014), Requiem for a Dream (2000) and Die My Love (2025).
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