The Battle of the Sexes (1960)
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- 1h 24min
- Comedy, Crime
- 04 May 1960 (France)
- Movie
Angela Barrows, an accomplished business analyst from the US, attempts to contemporise the late MacPherson's tweed factory, shaking the very foundation of a men-only company.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Peter Sellers | ... |
Mr. Martin
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| Robert Morley | ... |
Robert Macpherson
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| Constance Cummings | ... |
Angela Barrows
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| Jameson Clark | ... |
Andrew Darling
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| Ernest Thesiger | ... |
Old Macpherson
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| Donald Pleasence | ... |
Irwin Hoffman
(as Donald Pleasance)
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| Moultrie Kelsall | ... |
Graham
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| Alex Mackenzie | ... |
Robertson
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Roddy McMillan | ... |
Macleod
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| Michael Goodliffe | ... |
Detective
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James Gibson | ... |
Nightwatchman
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| Noel Howlett | ... |
Mr. White
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Abe Barker | ... |
Mr. Meekie
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Gordon Phillott | ... |
Mr. Munson
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| William Mervyn | ... |
Detective's Friend
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| Norman MacOwan | ... |
Jock Munro
(as Norman Macowan)
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MacDonald Parke | ... |
'C.J.'
(as Macdonald Parke)
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| Patricia Hayes | ... |
Jeannie Macdougall
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Eric Woodburn | ... |
Wine Shop Proprietor
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Donald Bisset | ... |
Tobacconist
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Aletha Orr | ... |
American Wife
(as Althea Orr)
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Sydney Keith | ... |
American Husband
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Meadows White | ... |
Delivery Man
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Fred Griffiths | ... |
1st Porter
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| Glyn Houston | ... |
2nd Porter
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| Robert Crewdson | ... |
Policeman
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| Anne Sharp | ... |
Usherette
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| Sam Wanamaker | ... |
Commentary spoken by (voice)
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Jimmy Cains | ... |
Customer (uncredited)
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Lindsay Hooper | ... |
Man in Cinema (uncredited)
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| Reg Thomason | ... |
Board Member (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charles Crichton | ||
Written by
| James Thurber | ... | (short story "The Catbird Seat") |
| Monja Danischewsky | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Monja Danischewsky | ... | producer |
Music by
| Stanley Black | ||
Cinematography by
| Freddie Francis | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Seth Holt | ||
Editorial Department
| Martin Crump | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Harry Ledger | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Betty White | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Edward Carrick | ||
Makeup Department
| Trevor Crole-Rees | ... | makeup artist |
| Maude Onslow | ... | hair stylist (as Maud Onslow) |
Production Management
| Norman Priggen | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David W. Orton | ... | assistant director (as David Orton) |
| Dennis Hall | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Ernie Lewis | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Norman Dorme | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Jack Shampan | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ken Cameron | ... | re-recording |
| Malcolm Cooke | ... | sound editor |
| Len Page | ... | sound recordist |
| John W. Mitchell | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Ken Reynolds | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| George Rice | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
| Mike Round | ... | assistant dubbing editor (uncredited) |
| Frank Sloggett | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ronnie Taylor | ... | camera operator |
| Maurice Ammar | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Roy Gough | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Manny Wynn | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Vi Murray | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Stanley Black | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Susan Dyson | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| D.E. Donaldson Hudson | ... | assistant to producer |
| Peter Hammond | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Joy Mercer | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- British Lion Film Corporation (1959) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as British Lion Films Ltd.)
- Bryanston Distributing (1959) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as Bryanston) (presents) (in association with)
- Continental Distributing (1960) (United States) (theatrical) (as Continental Distributors Inc.)
- Nederland NV (1960) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Astor Film De La Argentina (1963) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- e-m-s the DVD-Company (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- Electric Video (EVI) (United States) (VHS) (Clamshell)
- Kino Lorber (2016) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- PVB Editions (1966) (France) (DVD)
- Seven Sept (2007) (France) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anvil Films (logo)
- J.B. Johnstone (Miss Cummings costumes designed and supervised by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Man-eating businesswoman, Angela Barrows is sent by her US company to Edinburgh to investigate export opportunities. She meets businessman Robert MacPherson en route and he persuades her to help bring his company into the 20th century. The staff, lead by Mr. Martin, have other ideas and a battle between the old and new business methods breaks out.
Written by Col Needham |
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| Taglines | James Thurber's Delightful Sex-War Satire. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP133,060 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Contrary to an earlier post, the clerk at MacPherson's is clearly referred to several times in the dialogue and also in the end credits as Meekie not Mitty. Meekies have been resident in Scotland since the 19th century. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Unknown Peter Sellers (2000). See more » |
| Soundtracks | All Things Bright and Beautiful See more » |
| Quotes |
Andrew Darling:
You're a gremlin, that's what she said. Macleod: Who says? Andrew Darling: Mrs blathering Barrows. You should hear what she's going to do with the house of MacPherson. Here... what's a gremlin? Macleod: You'd better go and see Mr Roberts. Come on. Andrew Darling: Ah, Robbie... he's a gremlin. Robertson: Will you please stop calling me a gremlin? See more » |