Cactus Flower 1969
“The prickly stage success that convulsed audiences around the world... with all its barbed wit and the sharpest comedy cast of the year!”
What is Cactus Flower?
Cactus Flower is a 1969 American screwball comedy directed by Gene Saks, starring Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman and Goldie Hawn. The plot follows a dentist who pretends to be married to avoid commitment, then recruits his nurse to pose as his wife when he proposes to his girlfriend.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 16, 1969
- Studios
- Frankovich Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
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Overview
Cactus Flower is a 1969 American screwball comedy directed by Gene Saks, starring Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman and Goldie Hawn. The plot follows a dentist who pretends to be married to avoid commitment, then recruits his nurse to pose as his wife when he proposes to his girlfriend.
The film is noted for Goldie Hawn’s Academy Award‑winning supporting performance, cementing her status as a leading comedic talent. Its barbed wit and rapid‑fire dialogue exemplify the screwball style, delivering a light‑hearted, briskly paced romance that remains a reference point for later romantic comedies.
Should you watch it?
“A commitment‑phobic dentist enlists his nurse to fake a marriage.”
- Goldie Hawn’s Oscar‑winning performance adds sparkle.
- Sharp, fast‑paced dialogue showcases classic screwball comedy.
- Features legendary screen pairings of Walter Matthau and Ingrid Bergman.
- Its 1960s humor and social norms may feel dated to contemporary viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy witty romantic entanglements and classic Hollywood screwball comedy.
The film maintains a breezy, witty tone with brisk pacing, suitable for adult audiences (PG).
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Is Cactus Flower worth watching today?
Yes, its award‑winning performances and classic screwball humor continue to entertain audiences.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 43 minutes.
Do I need to see any other films to understand it?
No, it is a self‑contained story that does not rely on prior movies.
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