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Love in the Afternoon (1957)

★ 7.1Approved130 minDirector: Billy Wilder

1957 film by Billy Wilder

Love in the Afternoon is a 1957 American romantic comedy film produced and directed by Billy Wilder, and starring Gary Cooper, Audrey Hepburn, and Maurice Chevalier. The screenplay by Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond is based on the 1920 Claude Anet novel Ariane, jeune fille russe (Ariane, Young Russian Girl). The story explores the relationship between a notorious middle-aged American playboy business magnate and the 20-something daughter of a private detective hired to investigate him. The supporting cast features John McGiver and Lise Bourdin.

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What is Love in the Afternoon about?
Love in the Afternoon (1957) — 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
Is Love in the Afternoon based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Love in the Afternoon scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.