Film

Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961

Directed by Blake Edwards

  • Comedy, Romance, Drama
  • 115 min
  • NR

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

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.

ComedyRomanceDramanew york citylove of one's lifebroken engagementcatstore windowcigarettefree spiritwritermillionairejewelry storegold diggerolder woman younger man relationship

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