The Battle of the Sexes
"James Thurber's Delightful Sex-War Satire."
Originally released in 1960. The Battle of the Sexes is a comedy film. directed by Charles Crichton. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Sellers, Robert Morley, and Constance Cummings
Synopsis
Angela Barrows is a man-eating business woman sent by her American employer to investigate their export opportunities in Edinburgh. En route she meets Robert MacPherson, a businessman who asks for her help to bring his company into the 20th Century. The staff, led by Mr Martin, has other ideas—and a battle between the old and new business methods soon breaks out.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Sellers
as Mr. Martin
Robert Morley
as Robert Macpherson
Constance Cummings
as Angela Barrows
Jameson Clark
as Andrew Darling
Donald Pleasence
as Irwin Hoffman
Michael Goodliffe
as Detective
Alex Mackenzie
as Robertson
Ernest Thesiger
as Old Macpherson
Moultrie Kelsall
as Graham
Roddy McMillan
as Macleod
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Prometheus Film Productions Ltd
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Battle of the Sexes about?
Angela Barrows is a man-eating business woman sent by her American employer to investigate their export opportunities in Edinburgh. En route she meets Robert MacPherson, a businessman who asks for ...
Who directed The Battle of the Sexes?
The Battle of the Sexes was directed by Charles Crichton.
How long is The Battle of the Sexes?
The Battle of the Sexes has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Battle of the Sexes released?
The Battle of the Sexes was released on February 25, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Battle of the Sexes?
The main cast of The Battle of the Sexes includes Peter Sellers, Robert Morley, Constance Cummings, Jameson Clark, Donald Pleasence.