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Some Like It Hot


Date: 1959
Type: Comedy / Music / Romance
Rating: 5 Stars 5/5
Colour: Black and White
Director: Billy Wilder
Producer: Billy Wilder

Comment/Synopsis

A classic film, with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon going into drag to join a female dance band after having to go on the run when they witness the St Valentines Day massacre. This is Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe at their very best, and one of the great comedies of this period. Director Billy Wilder gets great performances from his main stars.

Actors


Jack LemmonJack Lemmon
Tony CurtisTony Curtis
Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Munroe
Una MerkleUna Merkle
Pat O'BrienPat O'Brien
Joe E BrownJoe E Brown
Nehemiah Persoff
Joan Shawlee
Beverly Wills

Oscars

Nomination Best Actor - Jack Lemmon
Nomination - Best Director - Billy Wilder
Nomination - Writing, Cinematography, Art

Production
United Artists
Some Like It Hot