A little too slow-paced to work as a farce -- and Bergman's 180-degree turn from straight-laced old maid to swingin' single gal happens a little abruptly to be convincing.
Cactus Flower (1969)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:4
Rotten:5
Average Rating:4.2/10
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Bachelor dentist Julian Winston (Walter Matthau) wants an excuse to keep from marrying his flighty younger girlfriend, Jill (Goldie Hawn), so he calls upon his stoic receptionist, Stephanie (Ingrid... Bachelor dentist Julian Winston (Walter Matthau) wants an excuse to keep from marrying his flighty younger girlfriend, Jill (Goldie Hawn), so he calls upon his stoic receptionist, Stephanie (Ingrid Bergman) to masquerade as his wife. Much to his surprise, Stephanie emerges from her shell during the process, which complicates matters for the already bewildered ladies' man. This comedy gem, adapted from a hit Broadway play, earned Goldie Hawn a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. [More]
Starring: Walter Matthau, Goldie Hawn, Ingrid Bergman, Jack Weston
Starring: Walter Matthau, Goldie Hawn, Ingrid Bergman, Jack Weston, Rick Lenz, Vito Scotti, Irene Hervey
Director: Gene Saks
Director: Gene Saks
Producer: M.J. Frankovich
Screenwriter: I. A. L. Diamond
Composer: Quincy Jones
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