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Director:
Writers:
Robert Thoeren (story) and
Michael Logan (story) ...
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Release Date:
29 March 1959 (USA) more
Tagline:
The movie too HOT for words! more
Plot:
When two musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all female band disguised as women, but further complications set in. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 10 wins & 8 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(59 articles)
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User Comments:
Stands the test of time more (276 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Marilyn Monroe | ... | Sugar Kane Kowalczyk | |
| Tony Curtis | ... | Joe - 'Josephine' / 'Junior' | |
| Jack Lemmon | ... | Jerry - 'Daphne' | |
| George Raft | ... | Spats Colombo | |
| Pat O'Brien | ... | Det. Mulligan | |
| Joe E. Brown | ... | Osgood Fielding III | |
| Nehemiah Persoff | ... | Little Bonaparte | |
| Joan Shawlee | ... | Sweet Sue | |
| Billy Gray | ... | Sig Poliakoff | |
| George E. Stone | ... | Toothpick Charlie | |
| Dave Barry | ... | Beinstock | |
| Mike Mazurki | ... | Spats' henchman | |
| Harry Wilson | ... | Spats' henchman | |
| Beverly Wills | ... | Dolores | |
| Barbara Drew | ... | Nellie |
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Not Tonight, Josephine! (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
120 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Mexico:A | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Singapore:PG | USA:Approved (PCA #19281) | Brazil:Livre | USA:PG-13 (DVD version) | Finland:K-16 (1959) | Finland:S (1987) | South Korea:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Norway:15 (re-rating) | Norway:16 (original rating) | New Zealand:PG | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Chile:14 | France:-12 (original rating) | France:U (re-rating) | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 (re-release) | Sweden:15 | UK:A (original rating) | UK:U (video rating) (1989) | West Germany:16
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According to Jules Faith in "The Bronfmans", the only person who ever dared mock Lew Wasserman's "Music Corporation of America" was Billy Wilder in this movie. The musicians played by Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, looking for work, charge into an office labeled "Music Corporation of America". The only occupants are two frowzy women drinking gin. more
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Revealing mistakes: When Sugar and Junior are talking on the telephone, Sugar's eyes are clearly following lines on a cue-card. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Mulligan:
All right, Charlie; that the joint?
Toothpick Charlie:
Yes, sir.
Mulligan:
Who runs it?
Toothpick Charlie:
I already told you.
Mulligan:
Refresh my memory.
Toothpick Charlie:
Spats Columbo.
Mulligan:
That's very refreshing; what's the password?
Toothpick Charlie:
"I've come to Grandma's funeral." Here's your admission card.
[he gives Mulligan a mourning armband]
[...]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Home Improvement: Some Like It Hot Rod (#4.11)" (1994) more
Soundtrack:
Some Like It Hot more
FAQ
Which actor played which girl?In what year is this movie set?
Any recommendations for other comedies in which the main character(s) appear in drag throughout most of the movie?
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I just saw this movie for the first time and I'm kicking myself for waiting so long!! It's a rare film that makes me laugh out loud, but I definitely made some noise watching this one! Jack Lemmon gave one of the most hysterical performances I've ever seen; add Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe, and one hell of a script and you have the classic comedy that all others must try to live up to. I'd give this move a 15 if they'd let me.