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IT'S THE HOTTEST STORY SINCE THE CHICAGO FIRE...AND THEY'RE SITTING ON IT.

Ruthless Chicago newspaper editor Walter Burns resorts to dubious motives in order to get top reporter Hildy Johnson to cover one more big crime story before retirement.

Director: Billy Wilder
Cast: Jack Lemmon , Walter Matthau , Susan Sarandon , Vincent Gardenia , David Wayne , Allen Garfield , Austin Pendleton , Charles Durning , Herb Edelman , Martin Gabel

Genres: Comedy

Release date: 1974-11-01

Rating: 7.3

Runtime: 105minutes

Budget: 4M

Revenue: 15M

Production Companies: Universal Pictures

Reviews:

  • Rylan Garcia
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Sean Ibarra
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Milana Vaughn
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Rylan Garcia
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Kairi Jimenez
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5