Some Like It Hot
"The movie too HOT for words!"
Originally released in 1959. Some Like It Hot is a comedy/romance film. directed by Billy Wilder. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and Marilyn Monroe
Synopsis
In Prohibition-era Chicago, musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit, and flee the state in an all-female band disguised as Josephine and Daphne, but further complications set in.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (3,753 votes)
Budget
$2.9M
Production budget
Box Office
$25M
8.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tony Curtis
as Joe (Josephine)
Jack Lemmon
as Jerry (Daphne)
Marilyn Monroe
as Sugar Kane Kowalczyk
George Raft
as Spats Colombo
Pat O'Brien
as Detective Mulligan
Joe E. Brown
as Osgood Fielding III
Nehemiah Persoff
as Little Bonaparte
Joan Shawlee
as Sweet Sue
Billy Gray
as Sig Poliakoff
George E. Stone
as Toothpick Charlie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,900,000
- Revenue
- $25,000,000
Production Companies
- The Mirisch Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Some Like It Hot about?
In Prohibition-era Chicago, musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit, and flee the state in an all-female band disguised as Josephine and Daphne, but further complications set in.
Who directed Some Like It Hot?
Some Like It Hot was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is Some Like It Hot?
Some Like It Hot has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was Some Like It Hot released?
Some Like It Hot was released on March 19, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Some Like It Hot?
The main cast of Some Like It Hot includes Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe, George Raft, Pat O'Brien.
Is Some Like It Hot worth watching?
Some Like It Hot has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 3,753 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.