Some Like It Hot Movie Basics Year of Release: 1959 Running Time: 2 hrs. MPAA Rating: Not Rated Director: Billy Wilder Screenwriter: Billy Wilder Producers: Billy Wilder Studio: United Artists Pictures Synopsis Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) are two out-of-work on-the-run musicians that hide out by dressing as women and joining Sweet Sue's All-Girl Band. They both become infatuated with lead singer Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe). High-jinx ensue. Classic comedy directed by director extraordinaire Billy Wilder. conTributed by Destination Hollywood Cast Marilyn Monroe - Sugar Kane Jack Lemmon - Jerry/Daphne Tony Curtis - Joe/Josephine/Junior Shell George Raft - Spats Columbo Pat O'Brien - Mulligan Joe E. Brown - Osgood E. Fielding III Edward G. Robinson - Johnny Paradise Awards and Nominations 1959 Academy Awards® Best Costume Design (Win) Best Actor - Jack Lemmon (Nom) Best Director (Nom) Best Screenplay (Nom) Best Art Direction (Nom) Best Cinematography (Nom) Best Cinematography (Nom) 1960 Golden Globe Awards® Best Picture (Win) Best Actor - Jack Lemmon (Win) Best Actress - Marilyn Monroe (Win) Tribute to Some Like It Hot Main Page | DH Home Some Like It Hot © 1959 United Artists Pictures. All rights reserved. This Tribute is not officially endorsed or authorized by United Artists Pictures. Unauthorized use of this material is strictly prohibited. © 2001-2008 Destination Hollywood. All rights reserved.

Some Like It Hot Joe (Tony Curtis): "But you're not a girl, you're a guy. And why would a guy want to marry a guy?" Jerry ( Jack Lemmon ): "Security." What is the password to get in to the speakeasy? Answer How would you rate Some Like it Hot? 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star