Play It as It Lays

1972·99'

Frank Perry,Frank Perry

Drama

Letterboxd TMDB #84796

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