Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) | |
| Director(s) | Blake Edwards |
| Producer(s) | Martin Jurow, Richard Shepherd |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, New York, Romance (Drama) |
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Breakfast at Tiffany's Overview:
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) was a Comedy - Drama Film directed by Blake Edwards and produced by Martin Jurow and Richard Shepherd.
The film was based on the novel of the same name written by Truman Capote published in 1958.
SYNOPSIS
One more reason to fall in love with Audrey Hepburn is this sparkling and, at times, poignant comedy about a free-spirited young woman from the hinterlands redefining herself in New York City and her relationship with an aspiring writer. Holly Golightly partakes of all the big-city pleasures: parties, fine restaurants, and handsome, wealthy men who pay her way. Then she meets a new neighbor, a hopeful writer who himself lives off the generosity of a rich benefactor and soon the two begin a wistful, thorny relationship as Holly struggles to stay free. Based on a Truman Capote novella, it also features the timeless melody "Moon River" by Henry Mancini.
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.Breakfast at Tiffany's was inducted into the National Film Registry in 2012.
Academy Awards 1961 --- Ceremony Number 34 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actress | Audrey Hepburn | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Hal Pereira, Roland Anderson; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Ray Moyer | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | Henry Mancini | Won |
| Best Music - Song | Music by Henry Mancini; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer | Won |
| Best Writing | George Axelrod | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
Tr?s Distingu?: "Breakfast at Tiffany's," another "Big Screen Classic" from TCM and Fathom Events
By The Lady Eve on Nov 29, 2016 From Lady Eve's Reel LifeEach month this year Turner Classic Movies and Fathom Events have teamed to bring "Big Screen Classics" into movie theaters around the country. The series kicked off with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) in January and will close with From Here To Eternity (1953) in December. Audrey Hepbu... Read full article
Tr?s Distingu?: "Breakfast at Tiffany's," another "Big Screen Classic" from TCM and Fathom Events
By The Lady Eve on Nov 29, 2016 From Lady Eve's Reel LifeEach month this year Turner Classic Movies and Fathom Events have teamed to bring "Big Screen Classics" into movie theaters around the country. The series kicked off with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) in January and will close with From Here To Eternity (1953) in December. Audrey Hepb... Read full article
In Theaters: Fandango and TCM Present Breakfast At Tiffany's (1961)
By KC on Nov 27, 2016 From Classic MoviesI had a lovely time at the multi-plex this afternoon, where I had the rare opportunity to watch a classic film in the kind of theater that is usually home to the latest big screen blockbuster. Because of this, it always feels like a triumph to me to attend movies presented by TCM Big Screen Classics... Read full article
2011 TCM Classic Film Festival--Citizen Kane, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and La Dolce Vita at Grauman's Chinese Theater
on May 9, 2011 From GlamAmorWhen anyone first arrives in Los Angeles, Grauman's Chinese Theater is without a doubt on the short list of places to visit. The iconic theater and historical landmark is part of the pilgrimage for just about every tourist. And rightfully so. Since 1927, the Chinese Theater has been the site of ... Read full article
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961).
By Dawn on Dec 30, 2010 From Noir and Chick FlicksBreakfast at Tiffany's (1961). Romantic comedy. Cast: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen, Martin Balsam, and Mickey Rooney. The film was directed by Blake Edwards. It was loosely based on the novel of the same name by Truman Capote. Orangey as "Cat" (trained by Frank Inn). He... Read full article
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Quotes from
Paul Varjak: In a minute.
Holly Golightly: I guess it's pretty lucky neither of us is rich, huh?
Paul Varjak: Yeah.
Holly Golightly: Did I tell you how divinely and utterly happy I am?
Paul Varjak: Yes.
Paul Varjak: Sing Sing?
Holly Golightly: [she gargles] . Yes. I always thought it was a ridiculous name for a prison. Sing Sing, I mean. Sounds more like it should be an opera house or something.
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Facts about
John Frankenheimer was hired to shoot the film with Marilyn Monroe. When the producers suddenly moved to Switzerland and Audrey Hepburn replaced Monroe, she said she had never heard of Frankenheimer and insisted that he be paid off and another director be hired.
Truman Capote was reportedly unhappy with the decision to cast Audrey Hepburn as he'd been in favor of Marilyn Monroe. Hepburn was very self-conscious of her performance while Capote was on set as she felt inadequate as the Holly he had envisioned.
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