Regina Lambert returns to Paris from a ski holiday in Switzerland to find that her husband has been murdered. She is later told by CIA agent Hamilton Bartholemew that Charles Lambert was one of five men who stole $250,000 in gold from the U.S. government during World War II, and the government wants it back. The money was not found among his possessions, and Regina can shed no light on its whereabouts. Later that day she is visited by Peter Joshua, whom she had met briefly while on holiday. When her husband's former partners in crime, who were double-crossed by Charles, start calling her looking for the money, Peter offers to help find it. Thus begins an elaborate charade in which nothing is what it seems to be.
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AWARDS FOR CHARADE (1963):
- Academy Awards, USA
1964
Nominated
Oscar
Best Music, Original Song
Henry Mancini (music)
Johnny Mercer (lyrics)
For the song "Charade"
- BAFTA Awards
1965
Won
BAFTA Film Award
Best British Actress
Audrey Hepburn
Nominated
BAFTA Film Award
Best Foreign Actor
Cary Grant
- Edgar Allan Poe Awards
1964
Won
Edgar
Best Motion Picture
Peter Stone
- Golden Globes, USA
1964
Nominated
Golden Globe
Best Motion Picture Actor - Musical/Comedy
Cary Grant
Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy
Audrey Hepburn
- Laurel Awards
1964
2nd place
Golden Laurel
Top Male Comedy Performance
Cary Grant
3rd place
Golden Laurel
Top Comedy
Top Female Comedy Performance
Audrey Hepburn
Nominated
Golden Laurel
Top Song
Henry Mancini (music)
Johnny Mercer (lyrics)
5th place.For the song "Charade".
- Writers Guild of America, USA
1964
Nominated
WGA Award (Screen)
Best Written American Comedy
Peter Stone