Strange Bedfellows (1965 film)

Strange Bedfellows
Theatrical Poster
Directed by	Melvin Frank
Produced by	Melvin Frank Hal C. Kern Norman Panama
Screenplay by	Melvin Frank Michael Pertwee
Story by	Norman Panama Melvin Frank
Starring	Rock Hudson Gina Lollobrigida Gig Young
Music by	Leigh Harline
Production company	Fernwood Productions Panama Productions
Distributed by	Universal Studios
Release dates	10 February 1965
Running time	98 min
Country	United States
Language	English

Strange Bedfellows (1965) is an American comedy film directed by Melvin Frank, starring Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Gig Young, and Terry-Thomas,^[1] and released by Universal Studios.

Plot

A wealthy American (Hudson) and a bohemian Italian woman (Lollobrigida) meet in London, and impulsively marry. Then finding they have virtually nothing in common they separate. Seven years later, just days before the divorce is due to be finalized, they meet again and begin to rekindle the romance.

Cast

• Rock Hudson as Carter Harrison
• Gina Lollobrigida as Toni Vincente
• Gig Young as Richard Bramwell
• Edward Judd as Harry Jones
• Terry-Thomas as Assistant Mortician
• Arthur Haynes as Carter's Taxi Driver
• Nancy Kulp as Aggressive Woman

Release

The film earned rentals in North America of $2,750,000.^[2] Strange Bedfellows was available on DVD on July 1, 2003.^[3]

See also

• List of American films of 1965

References

1. "Strange Bedfellows". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved September 1, 2016.
2. Variety Staff 1966, p. 6.
3. "Strange Bedfellows". Amazon.com. Seattle. ASIN B00009IB1H. Retrieved September 1, 2016.

Sources

Variety Staff (January 5, 1966). "Big Rental Pictures of 1965". Variety. United States: Penske Media Corporation. p. 6. (subscription required)

External links

• Strange Bedfellows at the Internet Movie Database