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• Breakfast at Tiffany's is a romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly, a young independent socialite. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Truman Capote and was nominated for five Academy Awards.Yahoo! Movies: Breakfast at Tiffany's Awards and Nominations

• Fast Facts

  1. Released in 1961
  2. Director: Blake Edwards
  3. Screenwriter: George Axelrod
  4. Producers: Martin Jurow and Richard Sheperd
  5. Distributor: Paramount Pictures
  6. MPAA rating: Not rated
  7. Run time: 115 minutes
  8. Based on: The novel Breakfast at Tiffany's written by Truman Capote

• Plot Summary

  Independent, non-committal young socialite Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) spends her time attending high class parties with wealthy men. Although she graciously accepts their gifts and affections, she refuses to settle down or give up her carefree lifestyle. However, she changes her attitude upon meeting her neighbor Paul Varjak (George Peppard), who manages to break through Holly's facade to discover the vulnerability that lies beneath.

• Academy Awards and Nominations

  • Won:
    • Best Song (Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini)
    • Best Drama or Comedy Score (Henry Mancini)
  • Nominated:
    • Best Actress (Audrey Hepburn)
    • Best Adapted Screenplay (George Axelrod)
    • Best Color Art DirectionYahoo! Movies: Breakfast at Tiffany's Awards and Nominations

• Cast

  • Audrey Hepburn: Holly Golightly
  • George Peppard: Paul 'Fred' Varjak
  • Patricia Neal: Mrs. Failenson/2-E
  • Buddy Ebsen: Doc Golightly

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  Audrey Hepburn | Truman Capote | Roman Holiday | Murder by Death Movie | In Cold Blood | My Fair Lady | Truman Capote Quotes | Mickey Rooney

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