Shoot the Piano Player (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1960, Shoot the Piano Player is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by François Truffaut, running about 85 minutes. “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!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shoot the Piano Player stars Charles Aznavour as Charlie Kohler/Edouard Saroyan, Marie Dubois as Léna, Nicole Berger as Thérèse Saroyan and Michèle Mercier as Clarisse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Shoot the Piano Player has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shoot the Piano Player page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shoot the Piano Player tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shoot the Piano Player (1960)?
- In US, Shoot the Piano Player is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shoot the Piano Player worth watching?
- Shoot the Piano Player holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shoot the Piano Player?
- Shoot the Piano Player stars Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michèle Mercier and Serge Davri.
- When was Shoot the Piano Player released?
- Shoot the Piano Player was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.