Someone like It Cold...
Someone like It Cold...

Someone like It Cold...

1963Movie89 minGreek

Lakis (Dinos Iliopoulos) has to make sure that his three sisters are married before he can marry his beloved Lela (Martha Karagianni). While at the beach, Eva (Zoe Laskari) and Maria (Hloi Liaskou) will meet Kleopas (Costas Voutsas) and Giorgos (Vagelis Voulgaridis) with whom they will start dating. But Rena (Rena Vlahopoulou) has a secret relationship with Thodoros (Giannis Vogiatzis) for 10 years.

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IMDb8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic98
Google Users94%
Director: Billy WilderGenres: Comedy, Romance, Music

Plot Summary

In 1929, Chicago musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit and flee town disguised as women in an all-female band heading to Florida. Joe, posing as Josephine, attempts to woo the band's singer, Sugar Kane, while Jerry, as Daphne, finds himself pursued by an eccentric millionaire. The two must maintain their charade while evading the mob and navigating romantic entanglements.

Critical Reception

Some Like It Hot is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedies ever made, lauded for its witty script, brilliant performances, and audacious premise. It was a critical and commercial success upon release and has maintained its legendary status through decades of acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • A masterpiece of comedic filmmaking with an impeccable script and timeless performances.
  • Hilarious and daring, with Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon at their absolute best.
  • A groundbreaking film that expertly blends farce, romance, and musical numbers.

Google audience: Audiences consistently praise the film's incredible humor, the chemistry between the lead actors, and Marilyn Monroe's captivating performance. Many highlight its rewatchability and its status as a beloved classic.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design (Black and White). Jack Lemmon won a Golden Globe for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

The famous final line, "Well, nobody's perfect," was a last-minute addition by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond. It was inspired by a real-life mobster's inability to pronounce 'Italian'.

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One of the most beloved Greek comedies of the sixties that brought together some of the most prominent Greek comedians of the time. It was basically a satire of the rising Greek middle class, which after WWII had started to acquire financi...