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The Secret Life of an American Wife
The Secret Life of an American Wife
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The Secret Life of an American Wife

1968
1h 32m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1968

Runtime

1h 32m

Storyline

A bored housewife poses as a call girl for a movie star sex-symbol, hoping she can prove to her husband, the star's agent, that she is still desirable to other men and thereby, rekindle the spark in their marriage.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Jun 25, 1968
Languages
English
Director
George Axelrod
George Axelrod
Production
20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

The Movie Star

Anne Jackson

Anne Jackson

Victoria Layton

Patrick O'Neal

Patrick O'Neal

Tom Layton

Edy Williams

Edy Williams

Susie Steinberg

Richard Bull

Richard Bull

Howard

Paul Napier

Herb Steinberg

Christian Brando

Jimmy (as Gary Brown)

Albert Carrier

Albert Carrier

Jean-Claude

Scott Avery

Journalist (uncredited)

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