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Cactus Flower (1969)
Directed by Gene Saks
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Distraught when her middle-aged lover breaks a date with her, 21-year-old Toni Simmons attempts suicide. Impressed by her action, her lover, dentist Julian Winston reconsiders marrying Toni, but he worries about her insistence on honesty. Having fabricated a wife and three children, Julian readily accepts when his devoted nurse, Stephanie, who has secretly loved Julian for years, offers to act as his wife and demand a divorce.
Rated PG | Length 103 minutes
Actors
Walter Matthau | Ingrid Bergman | Goldie Hawn | Jack Weston | Rick Lenz | Vito Scotti | Irene Hervey | Eve Bruce | Irwin Charone | Matthew Saks | Linda Burton | Hy Chase
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2017 | TV | DVD | Library | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Introducing Goldie Hawn.
She is terrific and would steal this movie if not for the presence of Ingrid Bergman, who is so convincing as this frumpy secretary you feel for her in these cringe-inducing awkward moments she gets herself into. Matthau is pro playing off both women to the predictable conclusion. You totally know where this movie is going yet it’s such a charming and entertaining ride getting there.
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