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Puzzle of a Downfall Child poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.7 / 100
1970·Drama·1h 45m

PUZZLE OF A DOWNFALL CHILD

Lou Andreas Sand, a once famous model, recalls her past as she tries to make success in the modeling world of New York, her stressful workdays, her affair with Mark, an advertising executive, her friendship with photographer Aaron, and her downward spiral into ruin.

Above the Line
Jerry Schatzberg·DirectorCarole Eastman·ScreenplayCarole Eastman·StoryAdam Holender·Director of PhotographyMichael Small·Original Music ComposerEvan A. Lottman·Editor
Cast
Faye Dunaway·Lou Andreas SandBarry Primus·Aaron ReinhardtViveca Lindfors·Paula GalbaBarry Morse·Dr GalbaRoy Scheider·MarkRuth Jackson·Barbara CaseyJohn Heffernan·Dr. ShermanSydney Walker·PsychiatristClark Burckhalter·Davy BrightShirley Rich·Peggy McCavage
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 2
Jerry Schatzberg·DirectorNancy Hopton·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Carole Eastman·StoryCarole Eastman·ScreenplayJerry Schatzberg·Story
Camera· 1
Adam Holender·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Evan A. Lottman·EditorCraig McKay·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Michael Small·Original Music ComposerSanford Rackow·Sound EditorDick Vorisek·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Terry Leong·Costume DesignRoland Meledandri·Costume DesignRichard Bianchi·Art DirectionRobert Philippe·Makeup ArtistHubert J. Oates·Set Decoration
Production· 2
John Foreman·ProducerShirley Rich·Casting
By the Numbers
65.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
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