10 (1979)

A Hollywood lyricist goes through a mid-life crisis and becomes infatuated with a sexy, newly married woman.

Director:

Blake Edwards

Writer:

Blake Edwards

Stars:

Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, Julie Andrews

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dudley Moore	...	George Webber
Julie Andrews	...	Samantha Taylor
Bo Derek	...	Jenny Hanley
Robert Webber	...	Hugh
Dee Wallace	...	Mary Lewis
Sam J. Jones	...	David Hanley (as Sam Jones)
Brian Dennehy	...	Donald
Max Showalter	...	Reverend
Rad Daly	...	Josh Taylor
Nedra Volz	...	Mrs. Kissell
James Noble	...	Dr. Miles
Virginia Kiser	...	Ethel Miles
John Hawker	...	Covington
Deborah Rush	...	Dental assistant
Don Calfa	...	Neighbor

Storyline

Forty-two year old famed composer/playwright George Webber is going through a midlife crisis. He is seriously dating thirty-eight year old actress/singer Samantha Taylor, who he loves, although he admits their connection is more intellectual than it is emotional. She, in turn, loves him, despite barely tolerating his often infantile behavior. This behavior includes spying on a neighbor's sexual encounters with a wide array of women, this spying about which the neighbor knows, as he does it himself. Driving one day, George spots a young woman who he believes is the most beautiful creature he's ever seen - an "eleven" on a scale of ten, tens which he didn't believe existed before her. Beyond the fact that she is probably half his age, a problem with George's infatuation is that she is just off to her own wedding. George and Sam's relationship takes a hit with an argument which is further exacerbated by a series of misunderstandings. As such, George decides to pursue the woman of his ...

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Plot Keywords:

mexico | songwriter | rescue | midlife crisis | beach | 

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Taglines:

A temptingly tasteful comedy for adults who can count.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 1979 (USA)

Also Known As:

10 - La mujer perfecta

Filming Locations:

777 Ledo Way, Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Geoffrey Productions, Orion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film's "10" title references an attractiveness rating system used by people to rank members of the opposite sex. A '10' is usually the highest score attainable but in the movie Bo Derek was actually rated an "11". The movie popularized the rating system which became a part of common usage and popular culture. Publicity for the actually picture made a movie joke. It was that one man's "10" might be another man's "8½ (1963)"!.

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Goofs

When looking through the telescope the picture moves around as if being moved by George. But when it shows George looking through, his hands are behind his back as if he has made no attempt to move the telescope.

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Quotes

Samantha Taylor: [examining George's bee sting] That looks bad, have you taken anything for it?
George Webber: Ah, yes, I took four of your birth control pills, I hope that's okay.
Samantha Taylor: [kisses George on the cheek] Try an antihistimine.
George Webber: I don't like those, they make me pregnant.

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Crazy Credits

When the credits of the cast begins to scroll up and out of the iris of the telescope's view to George and Samantha's inside penthouse, only the members of the cast are seen and not their characters they played.

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Connections

Referenced in Unleashing the Beast: Making 'The Howling' (2003)

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Soundtracks

Laura
(uncredited)
Written by David Raksin
Played by unidentified pianist at resort lounge

User Reviews

Dudley Moore is a natural comedic genius!

In this film, Dudley plays an award-winning composer.

Another brilliant film that'll make you laugh your head off while watching him run around like a maniac in hot sand!

My mother recommended this film to me because I was born after it was released.

Even in today's society, this movie is hilarious! Dudley Moore is a brilliant comedian.

You'll have to add this movie to your "must list" if you're a Dudley Moore fan. Whenever I am in a depressed mood I know I can pop this movie in and Dudley is going to be able to make me laugh once again.

Get this movie if you want a care-free day of fun and light-hearted amusement.

Not as good as Arthur but if you're a Dudley fan like me, you'll love it!

Also, you'll hear some beautiful arrangements played by Dudley Moore himself.

A classic movie that you should not miss.