Irma la Douce (1963)

Unleashing the Tiger

Nestor (Jack Lemmon) suddenly comes to life in his fight with Irma’s (Shirley MacLaine) pimp.

Directed by Billy Wilder.

Released in 1963 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Pimp
  • character-type: Bartender
  • action: Tackle
  • action: Choke
  • action: Spray
  • action: Punch
  • action: Slam
  • action: Spin
  • action: Push
  • editors-choice: Fight Scenes
  • primary-genre: Classics
  • secondary-genre: Classics
  • secondary-genre: Classic Comedies
  • mood: Angry
  • mood: Campy
  • prop: Pinball Machine
  • prop: Ball
  • prop: Arcade Game
  • prop: Pool Cue
  • prop: Lamp
  • prop: Pool Table
  • setting: Bar
  • theme: Strength
  • theme: Aggression
  • theme: Conflict
  • actor: Lou Jacobi
  • actor: Shirley MacLaine
  • actor: Jack Lemmon
  • actor: Bruce Yarnell
  • director: Billy Wilder
  • producer: Alexandre Trauner
  • producer: Edward L. Alperson
  • producer: I.A.L. Diamond
  • producer: Doane Harrison
  • producer: Billy Wilder
  • cinematographer: Joseph LaShelle
  • composer: André Previn
  • costume-designer: Orry-Kelly
  • role-name: Lord X
  • role-name: Moustache
  • role-name: Hippolyte
  • role-name: Irma La Douce
  • role-name: Nestor Patou
  • screenwriter: Alexandre Breffort
  • screenwriter: I.A.L. Diamond
  • screenwriter: Billy Wilder
  • year: 1963
  • studio: MGM