The Battle of the Sexes

The Battle of the Sexes

1960 · 84 min · EN · 7.2 (21 votes)
Dir. Charles Crichton · Starring Peter Sellers, Robert Morley, Constance Cummings, Jameson Clark, Donald Pleasence, Michael Goodliffe

James Thurber's Delightful Sex-War Satire.

Comedy

Angela Barrows is a man-eating business woman sent by her American employer to investigate their export opportunities in Edinburgh. En route she meets Robert MacPherson, a businessman who asks for her help to bring his company into the 20th Century. The staff, led by Mr Martin, has other ideas—and a battle between the old and new business methods soon breaks out.

VIBE

A spirited battle of wits and wills unfolds in this charming comedy. It's a delightful clash of old and new, packed with witty banter and a brisk, engaging pace that feels both classic and fresh.

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