Overview

Burned-out B-movie actress Maria, depressed and frustrated with her loveless marriage to an ambitious film director, Carter Lang, who would rather work on his career than on his relationship with her, numbs herself with drugs and sex with strangers. Only her friendship with a sensitive gay movie producer, B.Z., offers a semblance of solace. But even that relationship proves to be fleeting amidst the empty decadence of Hollywood.

Cast

Tuesday Weld, Anthony Perkins, Adam Roarke, Tammy Grimes, Ruth Ford, Eddie Firestone, Diana Ewing, Paul Lambert

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What is "Play It as It Lays" about?

Burned-out B-movie actress Maria, depressed and frustrated with her loveless marriage to an ambitious film director, Carter Lang, who would rather work on his career than on his relationship with her, numbs herself with drugs and sex with strangers. Only her friendship with a sensitive gay movie producer, B.Z., offers a semblance of solace. But even that relationship proves to be fleeting amidst the empty decadence of Hollywood.

When was "Play It as It Lays" released?

Play It as It Lays was released in 1972.

Who stars in "Play It as It Lays"?

The cast includes Tuesday Weld, Anthony Perkins, Adam Roarke, Tammy Grimes.