Love in the Afternoon

"Love is a game any number can play... especially in the afternoon..."

Jun 30 1957 Approved 2h 10m
Comedy, Crime, Drama

Lovestruck conservatory student Ariane pretends to be just as much a cosmopolitan lover as the worldly mature Frank Flannagan hoping that l’amour will take hold.

Plot

A private investigator reveals to his client that his wife is having an affair with a notorious womanizer, the wealthy Frank Flannagan. His client decides to shoot Flannagan at his hotel. Overhearing this, the investigator's daughter rushes to Flannagan to prevent his murder, and the two eventually become attracted to each other.

Written by

Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond, Claude Anet

Directed by

Billy Wilder

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Billy Wilder Productions

Languages

Français, English

Awards

3 wins & 4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
17,655
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
73
Popularity
NA