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Funny Face (1957)
Director: Stanley Donen
Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Kay Thompson, Michel Auclair
Runtime103 min
RatingU
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A shy Greenwich Village book clerk is discovered by a fashion photographer and whisked off to Paris where she becomes a reluctant model.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Funny Face is a critically acclaimed 1957 musical comedy film directed by Stanley Donen. The film received several Academy Award nominations and is considered one of Audrey Hepburn's most iconic performances, with the IMDb rating it at 7.3/10 and the Rotten Tomatoes critics score at 91%, indicating strong audience and critical reception.
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Fans of classic Hollywood musicals and the iconic duo of Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire will delight in the whimsical charm and stunning visuals of the 1957 Stanley Donen-directed film Funny Face. This genre-blending romantic comedy celebrates the world of high fashion, showcasing Hepburn's grace and elegance as she transforms from bookish intellectual to reluctant model under Astaire's guidance.
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Funny Face is a 1957 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Stanley Donen and written by Leonard Gershe, containing assorted songs by George and Ira Gershwin. Although having the same title as the 1927 Broadway musical Funny Face by the Gershwin brothers, and featuring the same male star, the plot is completely different and only four of the songs from the stage musical are included. Alongside Astaire, the film stars Audrey Hepburn and Kay Thompson.
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