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1969 · 103 min · PG

Cactus Flower

Directed by Gene Saks · Comedy, Romance

Cactus Flower (1969) is a Comedy film, directed by Gene Saks set in New York City during the 1960s. It runs 103 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Quincy Jones
Cinematography
Charles Lang
Cast
Walter MatthauIngrid BergmanGoldie HawnJack WestonRick LenzVito ScottiIrene HerveyEve Bruce

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Pure Fiction
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