Irma la Douce
"A story of passion, bloodshed, desire and death... everything, in fact, that makes life worth living."
Originally released in 1963. Irma la Douce is a romance/comedy film. directed by Billy Wilder. With a runtime of 2h 27m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemmon, and Lou Jacobi
Synopsis
When a recently fired policeman falls in love with a French prostitute, he doesn't want her to be with other men, so he creates an alter-ego in order to become her only customer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 5, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 27m
147 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (448 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$25.2M
5.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $25,200,000
Production Companies
- Phalanx Productions
- The Mirisch Company
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irma la Douce about?
When a recently fired policeman falls in love with a French prostitute, he doesn't want her to be with other men, so he creates an alter-ego in order to become her only customer.
Who directed Irma la Douce?
Irma la Douce was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is Irma la Douce?
Irma la Douce has a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes total).
When was Irma la Douce released?
Irma la Douce was released on June 5, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Irma la Douce?
The main cast of Irma la Douce includes Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemmon, Lou Jacobi, Bruce Yarnell, Herschel Bernardi.
Is Irma la Douce worth watching?
Irma la Douce has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 448 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.