Play It as It Lays

Play It as It Lays (1972) is a drama film directed by Frank Perry rated 6.1/10.

Burned-out B-movie actress Maria, depressed and frustrated with her loveless marriage to an ambitious film director, Carter Lang, who would rather work on his career than on his relationship with her, numbs herself with drugs and sex with strangers. Only her friendship with a sensitive gay movie producer, B.Z., offers a semblance of solace. But even that relationship proves to be fleeting amidst the empty decadence of Hollywood.

Cast

Tuesday Weld

Maria Wyeth Lang

Anthony Perkins

B.Z.

Adam Roarke

Carter Lang

Tammy Grimes

Helene

Ruth Ford

Carlotta

Eddie Firestone

Benny Austin

Diana Ewing

Susannah

Paul Lambert

Larry Kulik

Chuck McCann

Abortionist's Assistant

Severn Darden

Hypnotist

Tony Young

Johnny Waters

Richard Anderson

Les Goodwin