Movie

Play It as It Lays

“Maria's life was a search for the ultimate answer even after she found there was none.”

★ 6.1(22)19721h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Frank Perry
Release date: 1972-10-19
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

About Play It as It Lays

Play It as It Lays is a 1972 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Frank Perry, starring Tuesday Weld, Anthony Perkins and Adam Roarke. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Play It as It Lays in Malaysia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Tuesday Weld

Maria Wyeth Lang

Anthony Perkins

B.Z.

Adam Roarke

Carter Lang

Tammy Grimes

Helene

Ruth Ford

Carlotta

Eddie Firestone

Benny Austin

Diana Ewing

Susannah

Paul Lambert

Larry Kulik

Chuck McCann

Abortionist's Assistant

Severn Darden

Hypnotist

Tony Young

Johnny Waters

Richard Anderson

Les Goodwin

Themes & keywords

drug abusemental breakdownalienationfilm in filmfamemental institutionmental illnesslgbtforced abortionmarital tensionsparental alienationlavender marriage

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Play It as It Lays in Malaysia?+

Play It as It Lays is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Malaysia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Play It as It Lays on Netflix?+

Play It as It Lays is not on Netflix in Malaysia right now.

How long is 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, Anthony Perkins, Adam Roarke, Tammy Grimes and Ruth Ford.

When did Play It as It Lays come out?+

Play It as It Lays is a 1972 movie directed by Frank Perry.

What genre is Play It as It Lays?+

Play It as It Lays is Drama film.

Who directed Play It as It Lays?+

Play It as It Lays was directed by Frank Perry.