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Good Neighbor Sam

  • 19641964
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.6K
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Jack Lemmon, Romy Schneider, and Dorothy Provine in Good Neighbor Sam (1964)
To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.
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To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his ... Read allTo help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Swift
  • Writers
    • James Fritzell(screenplay)
    • Everett Greenbaum(screenplay)
    • David Swift(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jack Lemmon
    • Romy Schneider
    • Dorothy Provine
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Swift
  • Writers
    • James Fritzell(screenplay)
    • Everett Greenbaum(screenplay)
    • David Swift(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jack Lemmon
    • Romy Schneider
    • Dorothy Provine
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 31User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 nominations total

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    Trailer 3:20
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    Photos41

    Jack Lemmon for "Good Neighbor Sam." 1964/Columbia
    Jack Lemmon for "Good Neighbor Sam." 1964/Columbia
    Jack Lemmon publicity still for "Good Neighbor Sam." 1964/Columbia
    Jack Lemmon publicity still for "Godd Neighbor Sam." 1964/Columbia
    Jack Lemmon and Romy Schneider in Good Neighbor Sam (1964)
    Jack Lemmon, Romy Schneider, and Dorothy Provine in Good Neighbor Sam (1964)
    Edward G. Robinson, Jack Lemmon, Romy Schneider, Mike Connors, and Dorothy Provine in Good Neighbor Sam (1964)
    Jack Lemmon, Romy Schneider, and Dorothy Provine in Good Neighbor Sam (1964)
    Jack Lemmon and Romy Schneider in Good Neighbor Sam (1964)
    Jack Lemmon, Romy Schneider, and Dorothy Provine in Good Neighbor Sam (1964)
    Romy Schneider in Good Neighbor Sam (1964)
    Romy Schneider in Good Neighbor Sam (1964)

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    Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon
    • Sam Bissellas Sam Bissell
    Romy Schneider
    Romy Schneider
    • Janet Lagerlofas Janet Lagerlof
    Dorothy Provine
    Dorothy Provine
    • Minerva Bissellas Minerva Bissell
    Mike Connors
    Mike Connors
    • Howard Ebbetsas Howard Ebbets
    Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews
    • Mr. Burkeas Mr. Burke
    Louis Nye
    Louis Nye
    • Reinhold Shiffneras Reinhold Shiffner
    Robert Q. Lewis
    Robert Q. Lewis
    • Earlas Earl
    Joyce Jameson
    Joyce Jameson
    • Hotel Prostituteas Hotel Prostitute
    Anne Seymour
    Anne Seymour
    • Ireneas Irene
    Charles Lane
    Charles Lane
    • Jack Baileyas Jack Bailey
    Linda Watkins
    Linda Watkins
    • Edna Baileyas Edna Bailey
    Peter Hobbs
    Peter Hobbs
    • Phil Reisneras Phil Reisner
    Tristram Coffin
    Tristram Coffin
    • Sonny Blatchfordas Sonny Blatchford
    • (as Tris Coffin)
    Neil Hamilton
    Neil Hamilton
    • Larry Bolingas Larry Boling
    Riza Royce
    Riza Royce
    • Miss Halversonas Miss Halverson
    William Forrest
    William Forrest
    • Millard Mellneras Millard Mellner
    The Hi-Los
    • The Hi-Lo'sas The Hi-Lo's
    • (as The Hi-Lo's)
    Edward G. Robinson
    Edward G. Robinson
    • Simon Nurdlingeras Simon Nurdlinger
    • Director
      • David Swift
    • Writers
      • James Fritzell(screenplay)
      • Everett Greenbaum(screenplay)
      • David Swift(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      One of or maybe the first demonstration of Velcro in a movie. Sam's wife has Velcro on her apron she's wearing in the kitchen that holds the oven mitts to it. The producers of the film make sure you hear the distinctive ripping sound of the Velcro as she peels off the oven mitts.
    • Goofs
      The Bissell's kitchen wall telephone moves from being mounted on the outside surface of the post to the kitchen side of the post.
    • Quotes

      Edna: [referring to Sam's backyard sculpture] Like it? What the hell *is* it?

    • Connections
      Featured in AFI Life Achievement Award: AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Let Hertz Put You in the Driver's Seat
      (uncredited)
      Lyrics and Music by Richard Adler
      Performed by The Hi-Los

    User reviews31

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Jack Lemmon in top form:
    Jack Lemmon stands at the top of his profession when it comes to comedy. No other actor has his sense of timing or expressive manners to offer competition to the master. "Good Neighbor Sam" is Lemmon at his best. Playing the average guy next door who gets into all kinds of problems through mostly no fault of his own. Everyone will enjoy this movie and the other Lemmon films similar to it. I rated this a 7.
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    • Release date
      • July 22, 1964 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pozajmi mi svoga muza
    • Filming locations
      • Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • David Swift Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,072,726
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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