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Some Like It Cool

1961 1h 1m EN
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Comedy
Synopsis
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Tame comedy in which Julie converts her stuffy husband Roger and his equally prudish parents to the joys of nudism.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Michael Winner
Writers
Michael Winner
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 61-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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65 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Winner, shot by Alec Sheridan. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Cy Payne. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter Austen-Hunt 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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Julie Wilson and Marc Rolland and Wendy Smith carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0055463 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Winner directs. Alec Sheridan behind the camera. Cy Payne scores. Peter Austen-Hunt cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 61-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.
  • 265 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.
  • 3Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by Michael Winner, shot by Alec Sheridan. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Cy Payne. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Peter Austen-Hunt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Julie Wilson and Marc Rolland and Wendy Smith carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0055463 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Alec Sheridan
Original score
Cy Payne
Editing
Peter Austen-Hunt
Runtime
61 min Β· 1h 1m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Also by

Michael Winner

Key crew

  • ProducerAdrienne Scott
  • Associate ProducerMichael Winner
  • Associate ProducerMalcolm Fancey
  • Executive ProducerB. C. Fancey
  • EditorPeter Austen-Hunt
  • EditorEdna Dangerfield
  • EditorRoy Smith
  • Assistant DirectorCino Bassi
  • Assistant DirectorGerry Arbeid
  • SoundPeter Birch

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • nudism
  • nudist

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1962-07-30

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