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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: 7.303

Runtime: 105minutes

Budget: 4M

Revenue: 15M

Production Companies: Universal Pictures

Reviews:

  • Eloise Archer
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Brendan McCann
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

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

  • Ariella May
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Lauryn Wilkins
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2