USA,
1959, 120 min
(Alternative: 117 min)
Directed by:
Billy WilderCinematography:
Charles LangComposer:
Adolph DeutschCast:
Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, George Raft, Pat O'Brien, Joe E. Brown, Nehemiah Persoff, Joan Shawlee, Billy Gray, George E. Stone, Dave Barry (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
When Chicago musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) accidentally witness a gangland shooting, they quickly board a southbound train to Florida, disguised as Josephine and Daphne, the twonewestand homeliestmembers of an all-girl jazz band. Their cover is perfect... until a lovelorn singer (Marilyn Monroe) falls for Josephine, an ancient playboy (Joe E. Brown) falls for Daphne, and a mob boss (George Raft) refuses to fall for their hoax! (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1960 - Best Costume Design (Black-and-White)
- 1960 - Billy Wilder (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1960 - Jack Lemmon (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1960 - Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1960 - Charles Lang (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1960 - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Black-and-White)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1960 - Jack Lemmon (Best Foreign Actor)
- 1960 - Best Film
Golden Globes
- 1960 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1960 - Jack Lemmon (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1960 - Marilyn Monroe (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
Venice Film Festival
- 1959 - Billy Wilder (Golden Lion for Best Film)