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After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines.
Regina Lambert, a fashionable American living in Paris, discovers on her return from a ski trip that her husband has been murdered and has stolen a fortune in gold. She is pursued by a group of dangerous men who believe she has the gold, and she reluctantly enlists the help of the charming Peter Joshua, who may or may not be who he claims to be. As the chase intensifies, Regina must uncover the truth about her husband's past and the identity of the real thief before she becomes the next victim.
Charade was a critical and commercial success upon its release, lauded for its witty screenplay, stylish direction, and the sparkling chemistry between its leads. Critics praised its blend of suspense, humor, and romance, often comparing it favorably to Alfred Hitchcock's thrillers. The film remains a beloved classic, appreciated for its sophisticated entertainment value.
A masterclass in suspenseful romantic comedy with brilliant performances.
Witty dialogue and a stylish Parisian setting enhance the thrilling mystery.
Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant deliver an unforgettable on-screen pairing.
Google audience: Audiences love the film's clever plot twists, the charming lead actors, and its sophisticated blend of humor and suspense. Many appreciate its timeless appeal and entertaining nature.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song ('Charade').
The film was originally intended to be a serious thriller, but the witty script and the comedic timing of Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn led it to be developed as a suspenseful romantic comedy.
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This is a corker of a romantic thriller with both Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn at the top of their game. When her husband is found murdered by the railway line, "Reggie" soon discovers that he wasn't quite the man she had though - Walter M...
**Style, class, elegance, an intriguing mystery and a pleasant game of lies and half-truths in a film that deserves to be considered a great classic.** Some say this movie is the best Hitchcock movie that Hitchcock never made, and it's t...
Audrey Hepburn's acting is simply lovely and her clothes gorgeous. I loved the way old movies were made, simple, slow passed, no running around or blowing entire buildings, just the old way of telling stories. This way I got to meet all cha...
Quality seeping from every genre pore. Charade is directed by Stanley Donen, written by Peter Stone and Marc Behm, and stars Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. It also features Walter Matthau, James Coburn, George Kennedy, Dominique Minot, ...
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