Shoot the Piano Player
1960, French. Directed by François Truffaut.
François Truffaut, Brilliant Director Who Gave You the Award Winning "The 400 Blows", Now Brings to the Screen a Fascinating New Work That Plays in Many Keys...All of Them Delightful!
Charlie is a former classical pianist who has changed his name and now plays jazz in a grimy Paris bar. When Charlie's brothers, Richard and Chico, surface and ask for Charlie's help while on the run from gangsters they have scammed, he aids their escape. Soon Charlie and Lena, a waitress at the same bar, face trouble when the gangsters arrive, looking for his brothers.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Shoot the Piano Player is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Darkroom in India.
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Cast & crew
- François TruffautDirector
- Charles AznavourCharlie Kohler/Edouard Saroyan
- Marie DuboisLéna
- Nicole BergerThérèse Saroyan
- Michèle MercierClarisse
- Serge DavriPlyne
- Claude MansardMomo
- Richard KanayanFido Saroyan
- Albert RémyChico Saroyan
- Jean-Jacques AslanianRichard Saroyan
- Daniel BoulangerErnest
- Claude HeymannLars Schmeel
- Alex JofféPasserby
Details
- Released
- 25 November 1960
- Original title
- Tirez sur le pianiste
- Country
- France
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What Shoot the Piano Player is based on
Shoot the Piano Player is based on Down There, a 1956 novel by David Goodis, published by Fawcett Publications.
Novel · 1956
Down There
By David Goodis
Published by Fawcett Publications
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Shoot the Piano Player: quick answers
Is Shoot the Piano Player worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 463 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shoot the Piano Player?
Shoot the Piano Player runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Shoot the Piano Player have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shoot the Piano Player. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shoot the Piano Player parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shoot the Piano Player is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shoot the Piano Player on?
Shoot the Piano Player is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Darkroom in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shoot the Piano Player?
If you liked Shoot the Piano Player, try Le Trou, Elevator to the Gallows, Le Samouraï.
Who directed Shoot the Piano Player?
Shoot the Piano Player (1960) was directed by François Truffaut and stars Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger.
What is Shoot the Piano Player based on?
Shoot the Piano Player is based on Down There, a 1956 novel by David Goodis, published by Fawcett Publications.