The Secret Life of an American Wife (1968)A bored housewife poses as a call girl for a movie star sex-symbol, hoping she can prove to her husband, the star's agent, that she is still desirable to other men and thereby, rekindle the... See full summary » Director:George AxelrodWriter:George Axelrod |
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Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award.
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A bored housewife poses as a call girl for a movie star sex-symbol, hoping she can prove to her husband, the star's agent, that she is still desirable to other men and thereby, rekindle the spark in their marriage. Written by alfiehitchie
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WALTER MATTHAU, The Nations No. 1 Authority in Extra-Marital Hi-Jinks is Back to Show There is Life After Marriage See more »Genres:
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25 June 1968 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Connecticut Cook See more »Filming Locations:
Stage 20, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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I fell in love with Anne Jackson in this movie--neurotic, insecure, wise and wonderful. She comes to meet the Movie Star, played by Walter Matthau, she touches through his celebrity to his humanity, and he finds something like real love. The movie is sexy, witty, wise, and enjoyable.
Another reviewer complains that nothing happens. Why should something happen? Do I take it my fellow review needs explosions and sex? Why can't a movie just show us what is without changing anything? Why can't a movie be about a middle-aged woman coming to know that not only is there nothing wrong with being a middle-aged housewife, but there is something absolutely wonderful about being a middle-aged housewife! Sorry, no nudity, no sex, no murders, no explosions, no CG, no FX. Just some wonderful acting and interacting, some great lines, some true wit, some real wisdom. I commend wisdom to all viewers. It's out there, it's worth finding! Watch this movie.