Some Like It Hot

March. 19,1959      NR
Rating:
8.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Two musicians witness a mob hit and struggle to find a way out of the city before they are found by the gangsters. Their only opportunity is to join an all-girl band as they leave on a tour. To make their getaway they must first disguise themselves as women, then keep their identities secret and deal with the problems this brings - such as an attractive bandmate and a very determined suitor.

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
George E. Stone as  Toothpick Charlie
Dave Barry as  Beinstock

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Reviews

Cebalord
1959/03/19

Very best movie i ever watch

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GamerTab
1959/03/20

That was an excellent one.

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SoTrumpBelieve
1959/03/21

Must See Movie...

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Staci Frederick
1959/03/22

Blistering performances.

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caseyt-48511
1959/03/23

Billy Wilder was a masterful director. The American Film Institute names this movie the greatest comedy of all time. It's not hard to see why. Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis are excellent. Monroe, I never saw her as an amazing actress, but she did pretty good in this film all the same. The humor is top notch and very smart. The funniest parts are when Curtis and Lemmon are bickering with each other. Apparently the black and white look was done because both of their makeup made them look so ugly that Wilder thought black and white cinematography would conceal their ugly makeup. Nothing wrong with that though, black and white movies rock! It's a great comedy. One for the ages! Is it the best comedy ever? No. Not in my mind. But is it too 5? Absolutely!

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tieman64
1959/03/24

Set in Prohibition era Chicago, "Some Like It Hot" stars Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as a pair of jazz musicians who dress like women in an attempt to evade mob bosses. Their adventure takes them to Florida, where they join an all-female band and drool over luscious band singer Sugar Kane Kowalczyk (played by a pouty Marilyn Monroe).Influential, gorgeously lit, lovably acted, and wittily written, "Some Like It Hot" is regarded as one of director Billy Wilder's many masterpieces. Whilst constant imitation has lessened some of its gags, and whilst not as substantial as a number of the director's other works ("Sunset Boulevard", "The Apartment", "Ace in the Hole", "Double Indemnity" etc), the film nevertheless finds Wilder elevating what would otherwise be tawdry material.8.5/10 – Bring back the forums, IMDb.

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csenky
1959/03/25

It is sad, that technology does limit what people can enjoy. I myself do not watch old movies either, like the majority, because they lack the tempo and visual enjoyment, that I am used to see. However I have seen some great pieces of art in my childhood, and this motion picture is definitely one of those pieces.It is hilarious, the acting is top notch, the whole story and screenplay is so absurd, it just brings the viewer with itself on a hilarious trip to places I can not describe with my poor English.There aren't many films, that I could summarize story-wise after not seeing it for like, 16 years, but I could even see the screenplay of this one, if I close my eyes. Just perfect.

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elvircorhodzic
1959/03/26

SOME LIKE IT HOT is a tasteful blend between a hilarious comedy, an unconvincing romance, and a parody of crime. The story is very simple, with some universal themes. It is interesting to see so many different characters, which complement each other, in one film.Two friends and musicians flee from Chicago, because they have witnessed a massacre. They are persecuted by dangerous gangsters. The only salvation for the two of them is a female music group, that is traveling by train to Florida. They disguise themselves as women and join the band. However, it is not easy to be a man, who is disguised as a woman...Mr. Wilder has managed to spin a good joke at the expense of American girls' lust, madness in high society and parodies on crime, which have marked the thirties of the last century in America. There are not many films which develop nice and pleasant romance from a little nasty joke. A funny disguise, caricature of mafia, naive rich men and silly blondes offer good fun, but do not guarantee a good movie. The protagonists are, what is almost incredible, very complex characters, which are torn between crucial issues of life, mentality and lifestyle. They, through a hilarious adventure, are rushing toward a trivial goal. The essence is in a series of meaningless and futile attempts, which were aided by the opportunism and escapism.Black and white technique is a big hit in this case. Scenery exudes with a certain charm. Makeup and costumes are not too showy. The soundtrack is very good.Marilyn Monroe as Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk is a ukulele player and singer. She is a very simple character who has complex problems, which involve an escape from a saxophonist and hunt for a young and helpless millionaire. Ms. Monroe, besides deliberately infantile voice and enchanting stature, has showed, for the umpteenth time, a talent for comedy. Tony Curtis as Joe/"Josephine"/"Shell Oil Junior" is a poor saxophone player. He is a serious and somewhat calculating character. His vocal imitation of a big movie star is more than interesting. He is everything that Sugar wants and all that which she escapes.Jack Lemmon as Jerry (Gerald)/"Daphne", is a double bass player. He's a bit silly character, who wants to escape from reality at all costs. Each new opportunity or possibility, like a boomerang, returs him to the uncertainty. His support is Joe E. Brown (Osgood Fielding III) as an old and perverted millionaire.Frequent crafts, through hilarious scenes of escape, midnight tango, or an excellent punchline at the end of the film, bring a tremendous amount of laughter and fun.

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