The Party
Seen it?1968 | 99 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
Hrundi V. Bakshi, an accident-prone actor from India, is accidentally put on the guest list for an upcoming party at the home of a Hollywood film producer. Unfortunately, from the moment he arrives, one thing after another goes wrong with compounding effect.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$3 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 89K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Blake Edwards
- Peter SellersHrundi V. Bakshi
- Claudine LongetMichele Monet
- Natalia BorisovaBallerina
- Jean CarsonNanny
- Marge ChampionRosalind Dunphy
- Al CheccoBernard Stein
- Corinne ColeJanice Kane
- Dick CrockettWells
- Frances DavisMaid
- Danielle De MetzStella D'Angelo