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Irma la Douce
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Irma la Douce

1963-01-30 · 147 min · ★ 7.4

Romance · Comedy

When a recently fired policeman falls in love with a French prostitute, he doesn't want her to be with other men, so he creates an alter-ego in order to become her only customer.

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Directors
Billy Wilder
Production companies
Phalanx Productions, The Mirisch Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 25,200,000

Top Cast

Shirley MacLaineShirley MacLaineIrma La Douce
Jack LemmonJack LemmonNestor Patou
Lou JacobiLou JacobiMoustache
Bruce YarnellBruce YarnellHippolyte
Herschel BernardiHerschel BernardiInspector Lefevre
Hope HolidayLolita
Joan ShawleeJoan ShawleeAmazon Annie
Grace Lee WhitneyGrace Lee WhitneyKiki
Paul DubovPaul DubovAndre
Howard McNearHoward McNearConcierge
Cliff OsmondCliff OsmondPolice Sergeant
Diki LernerJojo
Herb JonesCasablanca Charlie
Ruth EarlZebra Twin
Jane EarlZebra Twin
Tura SatanaTura SatanaSuzette Wong
Lou KrugmanLou KrugmanCustomer #1
James BrownJames BrownTexan Customer
Bill BixbyBill BixbyTattooed Sailor
John AlvinJohn AlvinCustomer #2

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