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Italian 1 panel original vintage Italian movie poster for the 1959 classic comedy
Some Like It Hot (titled A Qualcuno Piace Caldo in Italy). Directed by Billy Wilder, the film is widely considered one of the greatest comedies of all time.
Movie Overview
The story follows two musicians, Joe and Jerry, who witness a mob hit in Prohibition-era Chicago. To escape the gangsters, they disguise themselves as women—Josephine and Daphne—and join an all-female jazz band traveling to Florida.
Director: Billy Wilder
Writers: Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond
Key Cast:
Marilyn Monroe as Sugar Kane Kowalczyk, the band's singer
Tony Curtis as Joe (Josephine)
Jack Lemmon as Jerry (Daphne)
Joe E. Brown as Osgood Fielding III
Poster Details
The artwork featured on this specific poster was created by the illustrator Olivetti. It depicts the three lead actors in character, with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in their female disguises and Marilyn Monroe in the center.
Legacy and Accolades
Famous Quote: The film ends with one of cinema's most iconic lines: "Well, nobody's perfect," delivered by Joe E. Brown.
Awards: It won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design and earned five other nominations, including Best Director and Best Actor for Jack Lemmon.
Recognition: It was among the first 25 films selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry. |
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