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Blow-Up

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni
1966•1h 51m•NR•★ 7.5
Drama / Mystery / Thriller

Synopsis

A fashionable Swinging Sixties London photographer inadvertently captures a murder in the background of a park photo session.

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Cast & Crew

DirectorMichelangelo Antonioni
WriterMichelangelo AntonioniTonino Guerra
CinematographyCarlo Di Palma
MusicHerbie Hancock
Principal Cast
David Hemmings
David HemmingsThomas
Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa RedgraveJane
Sarah Miles
Sarah MilesPatricia
John Castle
John CastleBill
Veruschka von Lehndorff
Veruschka von LehndorffVeruschka
Jane Birkin
Jane BirkinThe Blonde
Gillian Hills
Gillian HillsThe Brunette
Peter Bowles
Peter BowlesRon

Technical Specifications

Runtime1h 51m (111 mins)

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Production Details

DirectorMichelangelo Antonioni
LanguagesEnglish
CountryGB, IT
StudioBridge Films • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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