Breakfast at Tiffany's
Audrey Hepburn plays that daring, darling Holly Golightly to a new high in entertainment delight!
Overview
Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past threatens to get in their way.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
While appearing glamorous on the surface, 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' touches upon deeper issues of female independence and societal expectations in the early 1960s. Holly Golightly's character represents a woman striving for self-determination outside the traditional roles prescribed for women at the time, though her means of achieving this are often problematic and reflect the era's complexities.
- Audrey Hepburn's iconic performance as Holly Golightly is captivating and unforgettable.
- The film boasts stunning visuals, particularly Edith Head's costume design, which has had a lasting impact on fashion.
- The charming and witty dialogue creates an engaging and enjoyable viewing experience.
- Despite its romanticized exterior, the movie explores themes of identity, loneliness, and the search for belonging.
Fun Facts
- Audrey Hepburn initially disliked the song "Moon River" and was reluctant to include it in the film. It went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
- Truman Capote, the author of the novella, originally wanted Marilyn Monroe to play Holly Golightly.
- The cat's name in the film is simply "Cat".
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Audrey Hepburn plays that daring, darling Holly Golightly to a new high in entertainment delight!"
Deutsch
DE
Title: Frühstück bei Tiffany
"Audrey Hepburn spielt diese gewagte, süße Holly Golightly zu einem neuen Höhepunkt der Unterhaltungsfreude!"
Italiano
IT
Title: Colazione da Tiffany
"È delizioso!"
Português
PT
Title: Boneca de Luxo
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suomi
FI
Title: Aamiainen Tiffanylla
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Español
ES
Title: Desayuno con diamantes
"Se trata de todo lo que siempre has querido hacer, y... ¡con quien siempre has querido hacerlo!"
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Reviews
I don’t know how I went this long without watching this movie, but I recently viewed it for the first time. It is fairly entertaining for the most part. Audrey Hepburn is magnetic and Patricia Neal just as good. I thought George Peppard could have injected more energy or emotion into his role. The rest of the cast is solid, especially the cat.
The plot seems rather daring for the time, though they are careful about talking around mature themes. I thought Mickey Rooney playing a Japanese character was in terrible taste, and apparently director Blake Edwards wished he could cast it over again. It wasn’t Rooney’s fault; it was a thankless role and comes across as racist with our modern sensibilities.
So I wasn’t dazzled by the story, but I found the final scene with the cat redeemed some of the flaws I noticed along the way.
Audrey Hepburn is at the top of her game as the dysfunctional socialite "Holly" who takes a bit of a shine to the rather staid "Paul" (George Peppard) who has moved into their apartment building. He is an artist in what can only be described a rut, and is readily, if a little timidly, subsumed into her wacky and lively world. She claims he reminds her of her brother, but of course time and events soon change that dynamic. Thing is, though, they both have some pretty hefty skeletons in their closets, and the challenge for them both will be to not let those spoil what could be a burgeoning romance! Aside from the legendary "Moon River" song, this is essentially just a quickly paced character study of two people with about as many complexities to their personalities as it is possible to have. The dialogue is often genuinely funny; the scenarios - though sometimes a little cringe-making - can't help but raise a smile as does the continuity provided by their constantly complaining upstairs neighbour. Time has not been especially kind to some of the stereotypes - not least Mickey Rooney's "Yunioshi" but taken in the context of the time, it is still entertaining, risqué even, and enjoyable to watch.
Oscar Awards
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"Waking Up" Clip
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