Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot
NR
8.1
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1959

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122m

Some Like It Hot

Summary

Two musicians witness a mob hit and struggle to find a way out of the city before they are found by the gangsters. Their only opportunity is to join an all-girl band as they leave on a tour. To make their getaway they must first disguise themselves as women, then keep their identities secret and deal with the problems this brings - such as an attractive bandmate and a very determined suitor.

Director, Screenplay

Billy Wilder

Screenplay

I. A. L. Diamond

Story

Robert Thoeren

Story

Michael Logan

Reviews

r96sk

r96sk

January 8, 2021

8

Ridiculous plot, but very enjoyable nonetheless.

<em>'Some Like It Hot'</em> is good, unserious fun. Tony Curtis (Joe) and Jack Lemmon (Jerry) are the stars of the show, with amusing performances from start-to-finish. Marilyn Monroe is pleasant too, this is actually the first film of Monroe's I've seen. A good'un!

The pacing isn't perfect but that doesn't hamper things at all really. It's a bonkers 122 minutes, filled with entertaining shenanigans - the ending is particularly wacky. Don't think I would've liked it as well without Curtis & Lemmon, admittedly.

Worth watching, without question.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$2,883,848.00

Revenue:

$25,000,000.00

Keywords

chicago, illinois
florida
transvestism
musician
witness
fake identity
deception
mafia
cross dressing
black and white
train
buddy
screwball comedy
spats
all girl band
st. valentine's day massacre
valentine's day
dressing
sex comedy
criterion
double identity
south florida