Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970): Cast
Puzzle of a Downfall Child is a 1970 drama directed by Jerry Schatzberg, starring Faye Dunaway as Lou Andreas Sand, Roy Scheider and Barry Primus. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Puzzle of a Downfall Child About?
The premise of Puzzle of a Downfall Child without spoilers.
Lou Andreas Sand, once a celebrated model, looks back on her rise and fall while striving for renewed success in New York’s cut‑throat fashion scene. She endures grueling workdays, navigates a tense affair with advertising executive Mark, leans on photographer Aaron for support, and ultimately slides into personal ruin.
Puzzle of a Downfall Child Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- downward spiral
- modeling
- new york
- model
- photographer
- told in flashback
- flashback
- american abroad
- fashion industry
- doctor
- mirror
- psychiatric patient
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- screenwriter credited under pseudonym
- psychiatrist
- paranoia
- psychiatric hospital
- mental breakdown
- fashion model
- camera
- suicide
- lesbian
- mental illness
- alcoholism
- f rated
- tape recording
- ocean
- head scarf
- fireplace
- dinner party
- horse and carriage
- man wears eyeglasses
- woman in a bed
- woman wears a fur coat
- woman wears eyeglasses
- photography
- united states of america
- jealousy
- mentor protege relationship
- female psychiatric patient
- consensual sex turns to rape
- implied lesbian interest
- new york city
- crying woman
- stage name
- address
- striking a match
- bedroom
- bathroom
- lamp
- female photographer
Puzzle of a Downfall Child Cast & Characters
Faye Dunaway leads the cast as Lou Andreas Sand, with Roy Scheider as Mark and Barry Primus as Aaron Reinhardt. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jerry Schatzberg
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Faye Dunaway as Lou Andreas Sand -
Roy Scheider as Mark -
Barry Primus as Aaron Reinhardt -
Barbara Carrera as T.J. Brady
Also Starring in Puzzle of a Downfall Child
· 11 more- Viveca Lindfors Paula Galba
- Barry Morse Dr Galba
- John Heffernan Dr. Sherman
- Jane Hallaren Joan
- Sydney Walker Psychiatrist
- Susan Willis Neighbor
- Shirley Rich Peggy McCavage
- Sam Schacht
- Ruth Jackson Barbara Casey
- Clark Burckhalter Davy Bright
- Emerick Bronson Falco
More from Jerry Schatzberg
More films directed by Jerry Schatzberg, best-rated first: The Panic in Needle Park, Street Smart, No Small Affair and The Day the Ponies Come Back.
Puzzle of a Downfall Child Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Puzzle of a Downfall Child.
Cars in Puzzle of a Downfall Child
11 cars on screen, including the 1958 Jaguar XK 150 and the 1968 Checker Taxicab.
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1958 Jaguar XK 150 Important role -
1968 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1968 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1957 Ford Thunderbird Minor role
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Puzzle of a Downfall Child FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Puzzle of a Downfall Child, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Puzzle of a Downfall Child?
Puzzle of a Downfall Child runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Puzzle of a Downfall Child released?
Puzzle of a Downfall Child was released on December 16, 1970.
Who directed Puzzle of a Downfall Child?
Puzzle of a Downfall Child was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
More films by Jerry Schatzberg Who is in the cast of Puzzle of a Downfall Child?
Puzzle of a Downfall Child stars Faye Dunaway as Lou Andreas Sand, Roy Scheider as Mark and Barry Primus as Aaron Reinhardt, among 15 credited actors.
Does Puzzle of a Downfall Child have a post-credit scene?
No. Puzzle of a Downfall Child has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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