Breakfast at Tiffany's facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Breakfast at Tiffany's (movie) |
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Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly
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| Directed by | Blake Edwards |
| Produced by | Martin Jurow and Richard Shepherd |
| Written by | Truman Capote (novel) George Axelrod (screenplay) |
| Starring | Audrey Hepburn George Peppard Patricia Neal Buddy Ebsen Martin Balsam Mickey Rooney José Luis de Villalonga |
| Music by | Henry Mancini |
| Cinematography | Franz Planer and Philip H. Lathrop |
| Editing by | Howard A. Smith |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) | October 5, 1961 |
| Running time | 115 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2,500,000 |
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a famous American movie from 1961. It's a mix of romantic comedy and drama. The movie stars the well-known actress Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. It was inspired by a short book (called a novella) written by Truman Capote. Breakfast at Tiffany's was very successful. It won two Academy Awards and was nominated for five in total. The movie was directed by Blake Edwards. He also directed many of the popular Pink Panther movies.
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What the Story is About
Breakfast at Tiffany's tells the story of a young woman named Holly Golightly. Holly lives in New York City. She hopes to find happiness there. She wants to leave her past behind.
Holly and Paul's Friendship
While in New York, Holly meets a writer named Paul Varjak. At first, Paul doesn't quite understand Holly. But soon, they start to form a strong friendship. They spend a lot of time together. This friendship helps Holly learn important things about herself.
Finding True Happiness
Holly learns that running from her past won't make her truly happy. She discovers that happiness comes from within. It also comes from the people she cares about. The movie shows her journey of self-discovery. She learns how to be happy no matter where she lives. The movie ends with a very famous scene. Holly and Paul are standing together in the rain.
Why is it Called 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'?
Holly believes that fancy things like money and jewelry will make her happy. She loves to visit expensive jewelry stores. Her favorite store is Tiffany & Co. She often wishes she could buy everything inside.
A Special Place
Sometimes, Holly gets a breakfast pastry in the morning. She takes it with her to look into the windows of these stores. She likes to imagine a perfect life. When she spends a day with Paul, she takes him to Tiffany & Co. They just look at all the beautiful jewelry together. This store is a symbol of her dreams. It represents her search for a perfect, happy life.
