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Not With My Wife, You Don't!
During the Korean War, Italian nurse Virna Lisi falls in love with two American fliers, Tony Curtis and George C. Scott. Lisi marries Curtis after he convinces her that Scott has been killed in a plane crash. She soon discovers Scott is alive, but remains happily married to Curtis until Scott re-enters their lives 14 years later.
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Plot Summary
A British army officer stationed in a remote African territory finds himself in a comedic love triangle when his wife falls for his friend, who is trying to seduce her to get his hands on her inheritance. The situation escalates with mistaken identities, military blunders, and escalating romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
This comedy was met with a generally lukewarm reception, seen as a lighthearted but somewhat predictable farce. While praised for its attractive cast and exotic setting, critics often found its humor dated and its plot lacking originality, failing to live up to the promise of its premise.
What Reviewers Say
A visually appealing but critically underwhemling romantic comedy.
Relies heavily on mistaken identity and farcical situations.
The charming cast can't quite elevate the predictable plot.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Italy and at Pinewood Studios in England, despite its purported African setting.
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