Irma la Douce
Dir: Billy Wilder
USA, 1963, 143minmins, DCP
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Lou Jacobi
After their Golden Globe winning performances in The Apartment, Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine reunited with Billy Wilder for this rowdy Paris-set romantic comedy. After dismissed by the police force for being overly honest, Nestor falls in love with Irma, a charming prostitute. When Nestor realises that he can’t help but be furiously jealous by Irma’s line of work, he comes up with a drastic solution – inventing an alter ego. Adapted from a French musical, this endearing farce about sex and love is anchored by the splendid performances of its two stars.
Academy Awards: Best Score
Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Screening:
In-theatre Screening
2021-01-23 (Sat)
17:002021-02-21 (Sun)
20:15Buy Ticket 2021-06-13 (Sun)
17:00
K11 Art House (Venue)
Tai Kwun (Venue)
Chinese Subtitles
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