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Some Like It Hot

  • 19591959
  • PassedPassed
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
259K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,358
838
  • Cast & crew
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  • Trivia
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Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot (1959)
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After two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in.After two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in.After two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
259K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,358
838
  • Director
    • Billy Wilder
  • Writers
    • Billy Wilder(screenplay)
    • I.A.L. Diamond(screenplay)
    • Robert Thoeren(suggested by a story by)
  • Stars
    • Marilyn Monroe
    • Tony Curtis
    • Jack Lemmon
Top credits
  • Director
    • Billy Wilder
  • Writers
    • Billy Wilder(screenplay)
    • I.A.L. Diamond(screenplay)
    • Robert Thoeren(suggested by a story by)
  • Stars
    • Marilyn Monroe
    • Tony Curtis
    • Jack Lemmon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 478User reviews
    • 221Critic reviews
    • 98Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #136
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 15 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Some Like It Hot
    Trailer 2:17
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    Tony Curtis in Some Like It Hot (1959)
    Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot (1959)
    Jack Lemmon and Billy Wilder in Some Like It Hot (1959)
    Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis in Some Like It Hot (1959)
    Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot (1959)
    Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot (1959)
    Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot (1959)
    Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot (1959)
    Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot (1959)
    Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot (1959)
    Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot (1959)
    Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot (1959)

    Top cast

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    Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe
    • Sugar Kane Kowalczykas Sugar Kane Kowalczyk
    Tony Curtis
    Tony Curtis
    • Joeas Joe…
    Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon
    • Jerryas Jerry…
    George Raft
    George Raft
    • Spats Colomboas Spats Colombo
    Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien
    • Detective Mulliganas Detective Mulligan
    Joe E. Brown
    Joe E. Brown
    • Osgood Fielding IIIas Osgood Fielding III
    Nehemiah Persoff
    Nehemiah Persoff
    • Little Bonaparteas Little Bonaparte
    Joan Shawlee
    Joan Shawlee
    • Sweet Sueas Sweet Sue
    Billy Gray
    • Sig Poliakoffas Sig Poliakoff
    George E. Stone
    George E. Stone
    • Toothpick Charlieas Toothpick Charlie
    Dave Barry
    Dave Barry
    • Bienstockas Bienstock
    Mike Mazurki
    Mike Mazurki
    • Spats' Henchmanas Spats' Henchman
    Harry Wilson
    Harry Wilson
    • Spats' Henchmanas Spats' Henchman
    Beverly Wills
    Beverly Wills
    • Doloresas Dolores
    Barbara Drew
    • Nellieas Nellie
    Edward G. Robinson Jr.
    Edward G. Robinson Jr.
    • Johnny Paradiseas Johnny Paradise
    Sam Bagley
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Brandon Beach
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Billy Wilder
    • Writers
      • Billy Wilder(screenplay)
      • I.A.L. Diamond(screenplay)
      • Robert Thoeren(suggested by a story by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    After two Chicago musicians, Joe and Jerry, witness the the St. Valentine's Day massacre, they want to get out of town and get away from the gangster responsible, Spats Colombo. They're desperate to get a gig out of town but the only job they know of is in an all-girl band heading to Florida. They show up at the train station as Josephine and Daphne, the replacement saxophone and bass players. They certainly enjoy being around the girls, especially Sugar Kane Kowalczyk who sings and plays the ukulele. Joe in particular sets out to woo her while Jerry/Daphne is wooed by a millionaire, Osgood Fielding III. Mayhem ensues as the two men try to keep their true identities hidden and Spats Colombo and his crew show up for a meeting with several other crime lords. —garykmcd
    sex comedycomedy of errorsdisguiseall girl bandfriendship444 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Not since SCARFACE, so much action. Not since the Marx Brothers, so much comedy. Not since THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH, so much Marilyn.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Music
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jack Lemmon wrote that the first sneak preview had a bad reaction with many audience walkouts. Many studio personnel and agents offered advice to Billy Wilder on what scenes to reshoot, add and cut. Lemmon asked Wilder what he was going to do. Wilder responded: "Why, nothing. This is a very funny movie and I believe in it just as it is. Maybe this is the wrong neighborhood in which to have shown it. At any rate, I don't panic over one preview. It's a hell of a movie." Wilder held the next preview in the Westwood section of Los Angeles, and the audience stood up and cheered.
    • Goofs
      During the opening chase, the police zip by a Chevron gas station. Chevron was known as Standard Oil in 1929.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Jerry: Oh no you don't! Osgood, I'm gonna level with you. We can't get married at all.

      Osgood: Why not?

      Jerry: Well, in the first place, I'm not a natural blonde.

      Osgood: Doesn't matter.

      Jerry: I smoke! I smoke all the time!

      Osgood: I don't care.

      Jerry: Well, I have a terrible past. For three years now, I've been living with a saxophone player.

      Osgood: I forgive you.

      Jerry: [tragically] I can never have children!

      Osgood: We can adopt some.

      Jerry: But you don't understand, Osgood! Ohh...

      [Jerry finally gives up and pulls off his wig]

      Jerry: [normal voice] I'm a man!

      Osgood: [shrugs] Well, nobody's perfect!

      [Jerry looks on with disbelief as Osgood continues smiling with indifference. Fade out]

    • Alternate versions
      Video version contains extended exit music after the film.
    • Connections
      Edited into Vida conyugal sana (1974)
    • Soundtracks
      Runnin' Wild
      (1922) (uncredited)
      Music by A.H. Gibbs
      Lyrics by Joe Grey and Leo Wood
      Played during the opening credits
      Played by the girls on the train and Performed by Marilyn Monroe
      Performed also a capella by Tony Curtis
      Gene Cipriano (tenor sax for Tony Curtis) and Al Hendrickson (ukulele for Marilyn Monroe)

    User reviews478

    Review
    Top review
    Awesome, it really is!
    Sit back and enjoy this comedy, I don't believe in greatest this and that when it comes to films, but boy, this is superb.

    The acting here is fantastic, all actors, even Monroe are on top form.

    The direction by Wilder is superb, the guy's style in this picture is perfect. He directed this film in a very clever way, by using one camera for the majority of the scenes, he could easily edit the film together without studio interference.

    The script is well written. The dialogue between Lemmon and Curtis is beautifully balanced.

    Monroe is just too hot for the screen in this picture. Although, Monroe had major off-screen problems (83 takes to get things right) she is fantastic on-screen. She may not have the best lines, but what the heck! She plays the role very well.

    Overall, this is awesome, it really is.
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    • darth_sidious
    • Apr 17, 2001

    FAQ9

    • What is 'Some Like it Hot' about?
    • Is "Some Like it Hot" based on a book?
    • Where do Joe and Jerry get the clothes, wigs, and makeup to dress up as girls?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Not Tonight, Josephine!
    • Filming locations
      • Hotel del Coronado - 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ashton Productions
      • The Mirisch Corporation
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,883,848 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $195,088
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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