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The Seven Year Itch

The Seven Year Itch

It TICKLES and TANTALIZES! - The funniest comedy since laughter began!

19557.11h 45m

Overview

When his family goes away for summer vacation, a hitherto faithful publishing executive with an overactive imagination is tempted by an attractive new neighbor.

Directed by Billy Wilder
Written by George Axelrod, Billy Wilder, Sammy Cahn
Produced by Billy Wilder, Charles K. Feldman
Box OfficeBudget: $1.8MRevenue: $12.0M

Top Cast

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

The Girl

Tom Ewell

Tom Ewell

Richard Sherman

Evelyn Keyes

Evelyn Keyes

Helen Sherman

Sonny Tufts

Sonny Tufts

Tom MacKenzie

Robert Strauss

Robert Strauss

M. Kruhulik

Oskar Homolka

Oskar Homolka

Dr. Brubaker

Marguerite Chapman

Marguerite Chapman

Miss Morris

Victor Moore

Victor Moore

Plumber

Donald MacBride

Donald MacBride

M. Brady

Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

Miss Finch

Themes & Keywords

adulteryhusband wife relationshipsubwaymarried couplemarriage contractneighborwriteradultério

About The Seven Year Itch

The Seven Year Itch is a comedy, romance film released in 1955 exploring themes of adultery, husband wife relationship, subway, married couple, marriage contract, neighbor. Directed by Billy Wilder, it stars Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes. When his family goes away for summer vacation, a hitherto faithful publishing executive with an overactive imagination is tempted by an attractive new neighbor.

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