Hoffman

1970
AA
1h 53m

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6.8/10

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Peter Sellers and Sinéad Cusack in Hoffman (1970)

A businessman blackmails his attractive young secretary into spending a weekend with him. Though he's a creep throughout, he gradually emerges as a sympathetic character.

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A businessman blackmails his attractive young secretary into spending a weekend with him. Though he's a creep throughout, he gradually emerges as a sympathetic character.A businessman blackmails his attractive young secretary into spending a weekend with him. Though he's a creep throughout, he gradually emerges as a sympathetic character.A businessman blackmails his attractive young secretary into spending a weekend with him. Though he's a creep throughout, he gradually emerges as a sympathetic character.

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IMDb RATING

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Trivia
Peter Sellers hated the film, feeling that his character was too close to his own actual personality. After failing to buy the film negative, so that he could re-shoot the film, he went into a period of depression about it.

Goofs
When Janet Smith is in bed, her left pajama leg is fully extended, yet when she has gotten out of bed, it is pushed all the way up.

Quotes
Benjamin Hoffman: I remember the day my father introduced me to snails. "Hello, snails," I said, "How are you?" "Tres bien, merci," they said. "We who are about to be eaten salute you."

Connections
Referenced in Monty Python's Flying Circus: The Buzz Aldrin Show (1970)

Soundtracks
If there ever Is a next time
Sung by Matt Monro
Music by Ron Grainer
Lyrics by Don Black

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Featured review

7/10

Mister Hoffman only wants to share his love

Because there are only two characters in the whole movie we are given a wonderful taste of what the actors can do. Sellers tumultuous life and rare abilities shine through every scene. A must for any fan of Lolita or Being There.