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Some Like It Hot (1959)

โ€œThe movie too HOT for words!โ€

8.1/10 ยท 4,005 votes 2h 3m nr ComedyRomanceCrime

#1 of 11 films from 1959 #29 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Billy Wilder ยท Written by Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond, Robert Thoeren, Michael Logan

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Overview

In Prohibition-era Chicago, musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit, and flee the state in an all-female band disguised as Josephine and Daphne, but further complications set in.

Cast

Tony Curtisas Joe (Josephine)
Jack Lemmonas Jerry (Daphne)
Marilyn Monroeas Sugar Kane Kowalczyk
George Raftas Spats Colombo
Pat O'Brienas Detective Mulligan
Joe E. Brownas Osgood Fielding III
Nehemiah Persoffas Little Bonaparte
Joan Shawleeas Sweet Sue
Billy Grayas Sig Poliakoff
George E. Stoneas Toothpick Charlie
Dave Barryas Beinstock
Mike Mazurkias Spats' Henchman
Harry Wilsonas Spats' Henchman
Beverly Willsas Dolores

Facts

Release dateMarch 19, 1959
Runtime123 min (2h 3m) โ€” about the same as the 1959 average of 120 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$2,900,000
Box office$25,000,000 (8.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0053291

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Questions

How long is Some Like It Hot?
Some Like It Hot runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Is Some Like It Hot worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 4,005 votes, which places it #1 of 11 films released in 1959 in this index (top 100%) and #29 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Some Like It Hot?
Some Like It Hot was directed by Billy Wilder. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Apartment (1960), Witness for the Prosecution (1957).
Who stars in Some Like It Hot?
Tony Curtis as Joe (Josephine); Jack Lemmon as Jerry (Daphne); Marilyn Monroe as Sugar Kane Kowalczyk; George Raft as Spats Colombo; Pat O'Brien as Detective Mulligan; Joe E. Brown as Osgood Fielding III.
What is Some Like It Hot rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Some Like It Hot?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23930.

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