Charade (1963 film)

thumb Charade is a 1963 romantic comedy/mystery drama set in Paris as a woman is pursued by several men who want to get their hands on a fortune her murdered husband had stolen. She soon loses trust in those who claim they want to help her. Directed by Stanley Donen. Written by Peter Stone and Marc Behm. Is Anyone Really Who They Seem To Be? taglines Dialogue [When Peter Joshua (Grant) first meets Regina 'Reggie' Lampert (Hepburn)] Peter: Oh, forgive me. [indicating Jean-Louis, the son of Reggie's friend] Does he belong to you? Reggie: [indicating Sylvie]: It's hers. Where'd you find him, robbing a bank? Peter: He was throwing snowballs at Baron Rothschild. [pause] We don't know each other, do we? Reggie: Why? Do you think we're going to? Peter: I don't know -- how would I know? Reggie: Because I already know an awful lot of people; until one of them dies, I couldn't possibly meet anyone else. Peter [smiling]: Mmm. Well, if anyone goes on the critical list, let me know. [he starts off] Reggie: Quitter! Peter [turning]: How's that? What? What? Reggie: You give up awfully easy, don't you? [Sylvie sizes up the situation and rises.] Sylvie: Viens, Jean-Louis, let us make a walk. I have never seen a Rothschild before. [The boy squirts Peter with his water pistol before leaving.] Peter [drying himself]: Clever fellow -- almost missed me. Reggie: You're blocking my view. Peter [moving]: Sorry. Which view would you prefer? Reggie: The one you're blocking. This is the last chance I have -- I'm flying back to Paris this afternoon. What's your name? Peter: Peter Joshua. Reggie: Oh, mine's Regina Lampert. Peter: Is there a Mr. Lampert? Reggie: Yes. Peter: Good for you. Reggie: No, it isn't. I'm getting a divorce. Peter: Please, not on my account. Reggie: No, you see, I don't really love him. Peter: Well, at least you're honest, anyway. Reggie: Yes, I am -- I'm compulsive about it -- dishonesty infuriates me. Like when you go into a drugstore. Peter: I'm not sure I... Reggie: Well, you go in and you ask for some toothpaste -- the small size -- and the man brings you the large size. You tell him you wanted the small size but he says the large size is the small size. I always thought the large size was the largest size, but he says that the family size, the economy size and the giant size are all larger than the large size -- that the large size is the smallest size there is. Peter: Oh. I guess. Reggie: Is there a Mrs. Joshua? Peter: Yes, but we're divorced. Reggie: That wasn't a proposal -- I was just curious. Peter: Is your husband with you? Reggie: Oh, Charles is hardly ever with me. First it was separate rooms -- now we're trying it with cities. What do people call you -- Pete? Peter: Mr. Joshua. [turning to go] Well, I've enjoyed talking with you. Reggie: Now you're angry. Peter: No, I'm not -- I've got some packing to do. I'm also going back to Paris today. Reggie: Oh. Well, wasn't it Shakespeare who said, "When strangers do meet, they should ere long see one another again"? Peter: Shakespeare never said that! Reggie: How do you know? Peter: It's terrible -- you just made it up. Reggie: Well, the idea's right, anyway. Are you going to call me? Peter: Are you in the book? Reggie: (Well) Charles is. Peter: Is there only one Charles Lampert? Reggie: Lord, I hope so. Reggie: Do you know what's wrong with you? Peter: No, what? Reggie: Nothing! Taglines Is Anyone Really Who They Seem To Be? You can expect the unexpected when they play..."Charade" It's a guessing game of mirth and mystery! Please don't tell who did what to whom! Cast Cary Grant – Brian Cruikshank (alias Peter Joshua, Alexander Dyle, and Adam Canfield) Audrey Hepburn – Regina "Reggie" Lampert Walter Matthau – Carson Dyle (alias Hamilton Bartholomew) James Coburn - Tex Panthollow George Kennedy - Herman Scobie Dominique Minot - Sylvie Gaudel Ned Glass - Leopold W. Gideon Jacques Marin - Inspector Edouard Grandpierre Paul Bonifas - Mr. Felix, the stamp dealer Thomas Chelimsky - Jean-Louis Gaudel External links Charade (1963 film) Charade (film) Charade Category:1963 films Category:American mystery films Category:Spy films Category:Films directed by Stanley Donen Category:1963 American films Category:1963 English-language films Category:American crime thriller films Category:American romantic comedy films Category:Films about treasure hunting Category:Films set in Paris