About

The names Audrey Hepburn and Holly Golightly have become synonymous since this dazzling romantic comedy was translated to the screen from Truman Capote’s best-selling novella. Holly is a deliciously eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. George Peppard plays her next-door neighbour, a writer who is “sponsored” by a wealthy Patricia Neal. Guessing who’s the ri...

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Directed by

Blake Edwards

Written by

Truman Capote (Novel)
George Axelrod (Screenplay)

Runtime

114 minutes

Country

United States of America

Language

English

Tagline

Audrey Hepburn plays that daring, darling Holly Golightly to a new high in entertainment delight!

Cast

Keywords

cat loss of loved one new york city love of one's life cigarette smoking millionaire age difference jewelry broken engagement store window

Photos

Lists

#486 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider

#61 on AFI's 100 years...100 passions AFI

#631 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?

Awards

Oscar for Best Music, Original Song Henry Mancini

Oscar for Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture Henry Mancini

Oscar nomination for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

Oscar nomination for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color Hal Pereira Sam Comer Ray Moyer