One, Two, Three

One, Two, Three

1961 · 115 min · EN · NR · 7.6 (331 votes)
Dir. Billy Wilder · Starring James Cagney, Horst Buchholz, Pamela Tiffin, Arlene Francis, Liselotte Pulver, Hanns Lothar

Billy Wilder's Explosive New Comedy

Comedy

C.R. MacNamara will do anything to get a promotion within the Coca-Cola company, including looking after boss W.P. Hazeltine's rebellious teenage daughter, Scarlett. When Scarlett visits Berlin, where C.R. is stationed, she reveals that she is married to a communist named Otto Piffl -- and C.R. recognizes that Otto's anti-establishment stance will clash with his boss's own political views, possibly jeopardizing his promotion.

VIBE

A dizzying, rapid-fire satire of Cold War absurdities. It feels like a manic sprint through ideological divides, fueled by sharp dialogue and escalating chaos. Expect relentless energy and a darkly comedic view of corporate and political maneuvering.

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