Dir. Billy Wilder · Starring James Cagney, Horst Buchholz, Pamela Tiffin, Arlene Francis, Liselotte Pulver, Hanns Lothar
“Billy Wilder's Explosive New Comedy”
Comedy
In Cold War-era West Berlin, American Coca-Cola executive C.R. 'Mac' MacNamara is tasked with playing babysitter to his boss' spoiled 17-year-old daughter Scarlett, who proves more difficult than anticipated when she reveals that she is pregnant by a Communist.
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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