Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970)
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- R
- 1h 45min
- Drama
- 25 Nov 1971 (Argentina)
- Movie
Lou Andreas Sand, a once famous model, recalls her past as she tries to make success in the modeling world of New York, her stressful workdays, her affair with Mark, an advertising executive, her friendship with photographer Aaron, and her...
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| Faye Dunaway | ... |
Lou Andreas Sand
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| Barry Primus | ... |
Aaron Reinhardt
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| Viveca Lindfors | ... |
Pauline Galba
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| Barry Morse | ... |
Dr. Galba
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| Roy Scheider | ... |
Mark
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Ruth Jackson | ... |
Barbara Casey
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John Heffernan | ... |
Dr. Sherman
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Sydney Walker | ... |
Psychiatrist
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Clark Burckhalter | ... |
Davy Bright
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Shirley Rich | ... |
Peggy McCavage
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Emerick Bronson | ... |
Falco
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| Joe George | ... |
1st Man in Bar
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John Eames | ... |
1st Doctor
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Harry Lee | ... |
Mr. Wong
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| Jane Hallaren | ... |
Joan
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Susan Willis | ... |
Neighbor
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| Barbara Carrera | ... |
T.J. Brady
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| Sam Schacht | ... |
George
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Directed by
| Jerry Schatzberg | ||
Written by
| Jerry Schatzberg | ... | (story) and |
| Carole Eastman | ... | (story) (as Adrian Joyce) |
| Carole Eastman | ... | (screenplay) (as Adrian Joyce) |
Produced by
| Frank Caffey | ... | associate producer |
| John Foreman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michael Small | ||
Cinematography by
| Adam Holender | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Evan A. Lottman | ... | (as Evan Lottman) |
Editorial Department
| Craig McKay | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Shirley Rich | ||
Art Direction by
| Richard Bianchi | ||
Set Decoration by
| Hubert J. Oates | ||
Costume Design by
| Terry Leong | ||
| Roland Meledandri | ... | (costumes: men) |
Makeup Department
| Colleen Callaghan | ... | hair stylist (as Coleen Callaghan) |
| Robert Philippe | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jim Inch | ... | unit manager |
| Roger M. Rothstein | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Martin Miller | ... | second assistant director |
| Bob Schneider | ... | first assistant director (as Robert Schneider) |
Art Department
| Murray P. Stern | ... | scenic artist (as Murray Stern) |
Sound Department
| Bill Gramaglia | ... | sound mixer (as William Gramaglia) |
| Sanford Rackow | ... | sound editor |
| Dick Vorisek | ... | rerecordist (as Richard Vorisek) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Adger W. Cowans | ... | still photographer (as Adger Cowans) |
| Robert Dolan | ... | gaffer |
| James Finnerty | ... | key grip |
| Emmanuel Metaxas | ... | assistant camera (as Manny Metaxas) |
| Dick Mingalone | ... | camera operator (as Richard Mingalone) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joseph W. Dehn | ... | wardrobe |
| Mariette Pinchart | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Tauhma Seid | ... | wardrobe |
| Jo Ynocencio | ... | costume design supervisor |
Music Department
| Michael Small | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Nancy Hopton | ... | script supervisor (as Nancy Tonery) |
Transportation Department
| Raymond Hartwick | ... | transportation (as Ray Hartwick) |
Additional Crew
| Shari Leibowitz | ... | production secretary |
| Neil A. Machlis | ... | production associate (as Neil Machlis) |
| Anne St. Marie | ... | technical consultant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1970) (United States) (theatrical) (as A Universal Release)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1970) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1971) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1971) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1971) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Films of India (1972) (India) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1972) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1973) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Carlotta Films (2011) (France)
- Kino Lorber Studio Classics (2020) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- Damaskinos-Mihailidis (DM) [gr] (1971) (Greece) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Sear Electronic Music Production (electronic music programming)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Lou Andreas Sand, a once famous model, recalls her past as she tries to make success in the modeling world of New York, her stressful workdays, her affair with Mark, an advertising executive, her friendship with photographer Aaron, and her downward spiral into ruin. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | When being interviewed about the film by documentarians Ted Demme and Richard LaGravanese (for their film A Decade Under the Influence (2003)), co-star Roy Scheider expressed in a flustered manner, "I had never been involved in a film project that spent so much time studying how a woman drinks her tea!" See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Faye Dunaway (2015). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The ending credits show an image of Dunaway walking away in an entirely out-of-focus shot. The screen becomes smaller and smaller as the credits roll. See more » |
| Quotes |
Lou Andreas Sand:
I am rather a recluse... I do not socialize very much. See more » |