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The Secret Life of an American Wife (1968)

R 92 min  -  Comedy  -   25 June 1968 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

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George Axelrod
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Walter Matthau ...
The Movie Star
Anne Jackson ...
Victoria Layton
Patrick O'Neal Patrick O'Neal ...
Tom Layton
Edy Williams ...
Susie Steinberg
Richard Bull Richard Bull ...
Howard
Paul Napier Paul Napier ...
Herb Steinberg
Gary Brown Gary Brown ...
Jimmy
Albert Carrier Albert Carrier ...
Jean-Claude
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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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Independent Film

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Take It From Walter Matthau: Never Underestimate "THE SECRET LIFE OF AN AMERICAN WIFE" See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Chanford See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color
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