Breakfast at Tiffany's
Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past threatens to get in their way.
Critics Sentiment
Holly Golightly visits Tiffany's flagship store at dawn
Holly's husband Doc Golightly arrives from rural Texas
The film drops from the iconic opening at Tiffany's to the disruptive arrival of Holly's rural past, then soars again with the beloved Moon River sequence.
Critics consistently praise Hepburn's magnetic performance and the film's iconic moments like the opening and Moon River, while noting some plot contrivances and underdeveloped supporting characters. The film succeeds primarily on style, charm, and Hepburn's charisma rather than narrative depth. Despite mixed feelings about certain elements, most reviewers find it an enduring and entertaining romantic classic.
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Audrey Hepburn
Holly Golightly
George Peppard
Paul Varjak
Patricia Neal
2E Failenson
Buddy Ebsen
Doc Golightly
Martin Balsam
O.J. Berman
José Luis de Vilallonga
José da Silva Pereira
John McGiver
Tiffany's Salesman
Alan Reed
Sally Tomato
Dorothy Whitney
Mag Wildwood
Beverly Powers
Nightclub Stripper
Stanley Adams
Rusty Trawler
Claude Stroud
Sid Arbuck
Elvia Allman
Librarian
Mickey Rooney
Mr. Yunioshi
Don Anderson
Bartender (uncredited)
Al Avalon
Spieler at Strip Club (uncredited)
Janet Banzet
Woman (uncredited)
Mel Blanc
Holly's Drunk Visitor (voice) (uncredited)
Joe Scott
Party Guest (uncredited)
Jim Michael
Strip Club Patron (uncredited)
Crew
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