Some Like It Hot (1959)

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Written by I.A.L. Diamond, Billy Wilder

Directed by Billy Wilder

Running Time: 115 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1959

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

Billy Wilder's cracking cross-dressing comedy improves with age and repeated viewings. Released in 1959, it's a true film classic, the witty script sparkles, the gags are fast and furious, and the performances from Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon (pictured) are top-notch.

In Prohibition-era Chicago, musicians Joe (Curtis) and Jerry (Lemmon) witness the St Valentine's Day massacre of 1929. Terrified of the repercussions from angry mob bosses, the pair dress as women and join an all-girl jazz band, en route to Florida. Naturally, the plan is fraught with problems as both men fall for the "Jell-O on springs" charm of lead singer and ukulele player Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe), while an amorous retiree (Joe E. Brown) makes Jerry the object of his affection...

Despite Monroe reportedly being extremely difficult on set, Some Like It Hot has gone down in history as one of the greatest comedies of all time. Essential, must-see viewing.

Cast

Image for Marilyn MonroeMarilyn MonroeSugar Kane Kowalczyk
Image for Tony CurtisTony CurtisJoe/Josephine/Junior
Image for Jack LemmonJack LemmonJerry/Daphne
George RaftSpats Colombo
Pat O'BrienMulligan
Image for Joe E. BrownJoe E. BrownOsgood Fielding III
Nehemiah PersoffLittle Bonaparte
Joan ShawleeSweet Sue
Billy GraySig Poliakoff
George E. StoneToothpick Charlie
Dave BarryBeinstock
Mike MazurkiSpats' henchman
Harry WilsonSpats' henchman
Beverly WillsDolores
Barbara DrewNellie

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