Send Me No Flowers

"Rock is ready to make love yesterday, tomorrow, and especially to Day (Doris that is!)"

1964 1h 40m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 149🍅60%Rotten Tomatoes★6.9IMDB · 7,523

ComedyRomance

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When a hypochondriac assumes that he is dying, he makes an elaborate plan to ensure his wife's happiness. However, trouble ensues when she misunderstands his intentions.

“Rock is ready to make love yesterday, tomorrow, and especially to Day (Doris that is!)”

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Cast

Rock Hudson
George Kimball
Doris Day
Judy Kimball
Tony Randall
Arnold Nash
Paul Lynde
Mr. Akins
Hal March
Winston Burr
Edward Andrews
Dr. Ralph Morrissey
Patricia Barry
Linda Bullard
Clint Walker
Bert Power

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Norman Jewison
Writers: Julius J. Epstein
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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62 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Norman Jewison, shot by Daniel L. Fapp. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Frank De Vol. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor J. Terry Williams shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Rock Hudson and Doris Day and Tony Randall carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Rock is ready to make love yesterday, tomorrow, and especially to Day (Doris that is!)".

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IMDB entry: tt0058571 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Norman Jewison directs. Daniel L. Fapp behind the camera. Frank De Vol scores. J. Terry Williams cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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162 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Norman Jewison, shot by Daniel L. Fapp. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Frank De Vol. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor J. Terry Williams shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Rock Hudson and Doris Day and Tony Randall carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Rock is ready to make love yesterday, tomorrow, and especially to Day (Doris that is!)".
7IMDB entry: tt0058571 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Daniel L. Fapp
Original score: Frank De Vol
Editing: J. Terry Williams
Costume design: Jean Louis
Makeup / hair: Barbara Lampson
Runtime: 100 min · 1h 40m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $9,129,247
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Send Me No Flowers (1964)
Rotten Tomatoes: 60% 🍅 Fresh
IMDB rating: 6.9/10 · 7,523 votes
MPAA: Approved

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

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John Chard2019-05-19
★ 8/10
Look, you're dealing with your wife. You can forget the Constitution. Send Me No Flowers is directed by Norman Jewison and collectively written by Julius J. Epstein, Norman Barasch and Carroll Moore. It stars Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Tony Randall, Clint Walker, Edward Andrews, Paul Lynde and Patricia Barry. Music is by Frank De Vol and cinematography by Danial Fapp. A hypochondriac believes he is dying and makes plans for his wife, which creates many misunderstandings for themselves and everyone around them... The pairing of Hudson and Day was an utter joy, producing romantic comedy escapism from the upper echelons of such genre stations. Send Me No Flowers is the last of their collaborations, so how wonderful to find it to be a grand way to bow out. In parts it's thunderously mirthful, even joyously tasteless in the process, in others it's mature and smart about the subjects to hand. Cast are on fire across the board, but this is undoubtedly Hudson's show all the way. He puts a gracefulness into what is a tricky role, while his sly comedic timing - both visually and vocally - is top dollar. This is a guaranteed bad mood lifter, a pic to blow away the black clouds for a while. The actors are great company to be in, the writing cunning with humorous intent. From some nifty animation at pic's start to introduce Hudson's character's hypochondria, to the sight of the hulking Clint Walker getting out of the world's smallest car! this never lets up on the passion to entertain us. 8/10

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