Shoot the Piano Player

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!

Tirez sur le pianiste

⭐ 7.2 /10 437 votes

November 25, 1960 1h 25m Released

Drama Thriller Crime

Storyline

Charlie is a former classical pianist who has changed his name and now plays jazz in a grimy Paris bar. When Charlie's brothers, Richard and Chico, surface and ask for Charlie's help while on the run from gangsters they have scammed, he aids their escape. Soon Charlie and Lena, a waitress at the same bar, face trouble when the gangsters arrive, looking for his brothers.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        François Truffaut
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        David Goodis, Marcel Moussy
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Les Films de la Pléiade
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    FR
                                

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Cast & Crew

Charles Aznavour

Charlie Kohler/Edouard Saroyan

Marie Dubois

Léna

Nicole Berger

Thérèse Saroyan

Michèle Mercier

Clarisse

Serge Davri

Plyne

Claude Mansard

Momo

Richard Kanayan

Fido Saroyan

Albert Rémy

Chico Saroyan

Jean-Jacques Aslanian

Richard Saroyan

Daniel Boulanger

Ernest

Claude Heymann

Lars Schmeel

Alex Joffé

Passerby

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shoot the Piano Player released?

Shoot the Piano Player was released on November 25, 1960.

How long is Shoot the Piano Player?

The runtime of Shoot the Piano Player is 1h 25m.

What genre is Shoot the Piano Player?

Shoot the Piano Player is a Drama, Thriller, Crime movie.

What is the rating of Shoot the Piano Player?

Shoot the Piano Player has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Shoot the Piano Player?

Shoot the Piano Player is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Shoot the Piano Player?

Shoot the Piano Player was directed by François Truffaut.

Who stars in Shoot the Piano Player?

The main cast of Shoot the Piano Player includes Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger.

What language is Shoot the Piano Player in?

Shoot the Piano Player is originally in French.