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1959 · 102 min · NR

Pillow Talk

Directed by Michael Gordon · Comedy, Romance

Pillow Talk (1959) is a Comedy film, directed by Michael Gordon set in New York City and Connecticut during the 1950s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated NR.

A con artist, with a comedic and romantic tone. Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Frank De Vol
Cinematography
Arthur E. Arling
Cast
Doris DayRock HudsonTony RandallThelma RitterNick AdamsJulia MeadeAllen JenkinsMarcel Dalio

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityConnecticut
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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