Which character did Audrey Hepburn play in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's"?

"Breakfast at Tiffany's" is a 1961 American romantic comedy film directed by Blake Edwards and written by George Axelrod. It was loosely based on Truman Capote's novella of the same name. Starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, and featuring Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen, Martin Balsam, and Mickey Rooney, the film was initially released on October 5, 1961 by Paramount Pictures.

Hepburn's portrayal of Holly Golightly as the naive, eccentric socialite is generally considered to be the actress's most memorable and identifiable role. Hepburn regarded it as one of her most challenging roles, since she was an introvert required to play an extrovert. There has been speculation that Holly Golightly is a call girl, which has caused controversy.

"Breakfast at Tiffany's" was received positively at the time, and won two Academy Awards: Best Original Score and Best Original Song for "Moon River", which was also selected as the fourth most memorable song in Hollywood history by the American Film Institute in 2004. The film was also nominated for three other Academy Awards: Best Actress for Hepburn, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Art Direction.

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Carolyn Brior

It is a shame that the Academy Award winning song "Moon River" was not credited in the explanation. The music was written by Henry Mancini and the lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Two of the industry's best.

Bill Coe

Carolyn Brior, Moon River was credited in the explanation. No detail about it because the question wasn't about Moon River; it was about Audrey Hepburn.

Anita Clark Morton

Carolyn Brior, I guess you did not read the explanation. It WAS credited in the explanation as winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song

Julia Belinda Reid

Wonderful movie!

werma

I loved that movie.

John Bayly

Though it was released the day after my 7th birthday I will always remember and love this movie. Maybe because I had a crush on Aubrey?

graybr

Cujo , I believe Mr. Rooney came to regret taking on that role.

Cujo

Mickey Rooney's insulting portrayal of an Asian was only surpassed by Jerry Lewis'. Act up ally very few Asians have buck teeth, slanty eyes, and half inch thick glasses. Maybe one, sometimes two, but not all three.

Chrissie

VERY loosely based on Capote's novel of the same name. To be honest, when I read the book, I didn't recognise it as the same plot at all. Book is less superficial, less sad, in my opinion. But I can watch the film again and again, too. Just so stylish.

joycekingsmith

I was a child living in a big city when l saw this and all l wanted was to come back to the Deep South hills. Thank God, l got back home with"Moon River" still ringing in my ears. I wish l had known that the inspiration was the Savannah River.

Donna Smith

Missed it because I didn't watch the movie

dlh

Oops🙀

Todd Van Dell

Carolyn Brior, It's REALLY a shame you chose not to read the whole question. Nearly the entire last paragraph of the explanation was devoted to talking about Moon River. As others before me have noted, had you bothered to read the ENTIRE explanation of the answer? You'd have seen the extensive amount of information included regarding the song. However. Since you did not? I've included the entire section on Moon River for your edification and reading pleasure. Considering you did not read the entire explanation, do I kid myself into believing you'll actually read MY entire comment? Nope. But I'm posting it anyway. "Breakfast at Tiffany's" was received positively at the time, and won two Academy Awards: Best Original Score and Best Original Song for "Moon River", which was also selected as the fourth most memorable song in Hollywood history by the American Film Institute in 2004." That was copied directly from the explanation. It did not include the two composers you mentioned. So, that information is appreciated, and I thank you for sharing it. ☺ But, as has been demonstrated, the song was mentioned as part of the answer. It might not have provided quite as much detail as you would have liked. But it was there.