Strange Bedfellows (1965 film)
Strange Bedfellows is a 1965 American romantic comedy film directed by Melvin Frank and starring Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Gig Young, and Terry-Thomas.[1] It was released by Universal Studios.
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| Directed by | Melvin Frank |
| Screenplay by | Melvin Frank Michael Pertwee |
| Story by | Norman Panama Melvin Frank |
| Produced by | Melvin Frank Hal C. Kern Norman Panama |
| Starring | Rock Hudson Gina Lollobrigida Gig Young Edward Judd Terry-Thomas Arthur Haynes |
| Cinematography | Leo Tover |
| Edited by | Gene Milford |
| Music by | Leigh Harline |
Production companies | Fernwood Productions Panama Productions |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Carter, a wealthy American (Hudson) and Toni, a bohemian Italian woman (Lollobrigida) meet in London, and impulsively marry. Then finding they have virtually nothing in common, they separate. Seven years later, just days before they are to take steps to move forward on their divorce, they meet again and begin to rekindle the romance. More turmoil ensues as Carter tries to establish a 'respectable family life' in order to ensure a promotion, and Toni continues involving herself in public protests.
Cast
- Rock Hudson as Carter Harrison
- Gina Lollobrigida as Toni Vincente
- Gig Young as Richard Bramwell
- Edward Judd as Harry Jones
- Terry-Thomas as Assistant Mortician
- Arthur Haynes as Carter's Taxi Driver
- Howard St. John as J. L. Stevens
- Nancy Kulp as Aggressive Woman
- David King as Toni's Taxi Driver
- Peggy Rea as Mavis Masters
- Joseph Sirola as Petracini
- Lucy Landau as Jolly Woman
- Bernard Fox as Policeman
- James McCallion as Old Man
- Edith Atwater as Mrs. Stevens
- Hedley Mattingly as Bagshot
- John Orchard as Radio Dispatcher
- Henry Corden as Sheik's Interpreter (uncredited)
- Maurice Dallimore as Gentleman in Rain (uncredited)
- Noel Drayton as Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Jack Good as Binky Waring (uncredited)
- Simon Scott as Jim Slade, Divorce Lawyer (uncredited)
Release
The film earned rentals in North America of $2,750,000.[2] Strange Bedfellows was available on DVD on July 1, 2003.[3]
Novelization
Slightly in advance of the film's release, as was the custom of the era, a paperback novelization of the screenplay was published by Pyramid Books. The author was renowned crime and western novelist Marvin H. Albert, who also made something of a cottage industry out of movie tie-ins. He seems to have been the most prolific screenplay novelizer of the late '50s through mid '60s, and, during that time, the preeminent specialist at light comedy.
See also
References
- ^ "Strange Bedfellows". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ Variety Staff 1966, p. 6.
- ^ "Strange Bedfellows". Amazon.com. Seattle. ASIN B00009IB1H. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
Sources
Variety Staff (January 5, 1966). "Big Rental Pictures of 1965". Variety. United States: Penske Media Corporation. p. 6. (subscription required)
External links
- Strange Bedfellows at IMDb
- Strange Bedfellows at Rotten Tomatoes