Synopsis
Shoot the Piano Player follows Charlie Kohler, a timid café pianist hiding a secret identity as a once-celebrated concert musician. When his criminal brothers drag him into dangerous underworld dealings, his quiet life unravels alongside a tender but doomed romance. François Truffaut's playful, genre-blending masterpiece is a landmark of the French New Wave movement.
Did You Know?
- Directed by François Truffaut, his second feature film after The 400 Blows.
- Based on David Goodis's noir novel 'Down There' from 1956.
- Charles Aznavour, a famous French singer, stars as the pianist.
- Truffaut blended genres: romance, comedy, and crime noir freely.
- The film was initially a box office disappointment upon release.
Iconic Quotes
- May my mother drop dead if I'm lying.
- All men are the same. They all want the same thing.
- I don't want any trouble. I just play the piano.
- You can't escape your past. It always catches up with you.
- Love is simple. People make it complicated.
