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Blow-Up

"Sometimes, reality is the strangest fantasy of all."

December 18, 1966 1h 51m 7.3/10 (1,331 votes)

Originally released in 1966. Blow-Up is a drama/mystery film. directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.

Starring David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, and Sarah Miles

Synopsis

A successful mod photographer in London whose world is bounded by fashion, pop music, marijuana, and easy sex, feels his life is boring and despairing. But in the course of a single day he unknowingly captures a death on film.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 18, 1966 59 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (1,331 votes)
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Budget $1.8M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,800,000

Production Companies

  • Bridge Films
  • Carlo Ponti Production
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blow-Up about?

A successful mod photographer in London whose world is bounded by fashion, pop music, marijuana, and easy sex, feels his life is boring and despairing. But in the course of a single day he unknowin...

Who directed Blow-Up?

Blow-Up was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.

How long is Blow-Up?

Blow-Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was Blow-Up released?

Blow-Up was released on December 18, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Blow-Up?

The main cast of Blow-Up includes David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, Sarah Miles, John Castle, Veruschka von Lehndorff.

Is Blow-Up worth watching?

Blow-Up has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,331 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.