Lovely Husbands
Lovely Husbands

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Lovely Husbands

1969
Movie
89 min
Cantonese

Wise Wives and Foolish Husbands

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Lionel JeffriesGenres: Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

A detective investigates a series of murders targeting husbands. The main suspect is the wife of the latest victim, a woman known for her beauty and charm. As the detective delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of relationships and secrets, suggesting that the motive might be more intricate than simple revenge.

Critical Reception

Lovely Husbands was a modest success, appreciated for its witty dialogue and playful mystery elements. While not a critical darling, it was generally seen as an entertaining and stylish British comedy-thriller of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted approach to a dark subject matter.

  • Noted for its charming performances, particularly from the female leads.

  • Some found the mystery elements to be somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was based on a novel of the same name by Joan E. Warner.

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