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1955 · 105 min · NR

The Seven Year Itch

Directed by Billy Wilder · Comedy, Romance

The Seven Year Itch (1955) is a Comedy film, directed by Billy Wilder set in New York City during the 1950s, in summer.

Themes of guilt & shame run throughout.

Composer
Alfred Newman
Cinematography
Milton Krasner
Cast
Marilyn MonroeTom EwellEvelyn KeyesSonny TuftsRobert StraussOskar HomolkaMarguerite ChapmanVictor Moore

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1950s
Season
Summer

Premise & themes

Themes
Guilt & Shame
Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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