High Steaks

Two down-on-their-luck musicians disguise themselves as women to join an all-female band heading to Florida for a gig. Hilarity and romantic complications ensue as they try to maintain their charade while pursued by a mob boss and falling for two different women.

High Steaks is widely regarded as a comedic masterpiece, lauded for its witty script, cross-dressing antics, and stellar performances from its lead actors. It achieved significant box office success and has remained a beloved classic for its humor and daring themes for its time.

• Praised for its groundbreaking comedic premise and sharp, intelligent writing.

• Celebrated for the chemistry and performances of its lead trio, particularly their seamless transition into female characters.

• Acknowledged for tackling themes of gender and sexuality with surprising nuance and wit for its era.

Google audience: Audiences consistently praise High Steaks for its laugh-out-loud humor, clever plot, and the iconic performances of Monroe, Curtis, and Lemmon. Many highlight its enduring appeal and rewatchability.

Won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design and was nominated for Best Actor (Jack Lemmon) and Best Director. It also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

The iconic scene where Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis disguise themselves as women was inspired by the 1959 German film 'Fanfaren der Liebe'.