Cactus Flower (1969): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Cactus Flower is a 1969 romantic comedy starring Ingrid Bergman, Walter Matthau and Goldie Hawn. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes. It won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Supporting Role, and 2 awards in all. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cactus Flower About?
The premise of Cactus Flower without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charming romantic comedy follows Morgan, who's about to undergo gender reassignment surgery and needs a job to cover the expenses. He devises a plan to have his friend, Kalman, pose as his new wife to fool his girlfriend, Maggie. However, Kalman’s eccentric personality and Maggie’s growing suspicions lead to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected complications as Morgan grapples with revealing his true identity and finding genuine connection.
Cactus Flower Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dentist
- foreign language adaptation
- dental assistant
- new york city
- deception
- doctor
- bachelor
- office
- appointment
- root canal
- numb
- oven
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- medical procedure
- procedure
- patient
- cancellation
- secret meeting
- alcohol
- champagne
- gas
- gas leak
- suicidal
- record shop
- record album
- vinyl record
- spike
- delegate
- love
- lover
- ice cream
- audio equipment
- stereo
- order
- delivery
- fur
- mink
- gift
- hot dog
- caramel
- tooth filling
- dental filling
- toothache
- heartache
- secret love
- secret admirer
- single woman
- curtain call
- reference to dracula
- reference to vladimir horowitz
- mandolin
Cactus Flower Cast
Ingrid Bergman leads the cast, with Walter Matthau and Goldie Hawn.
Also Starring in Cactus Flower
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Critics gave Cactus Flower 67 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 71% User score
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Cactus Flower Plot Summary
What happens in Cactus Flower from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Toni Simmons’ 21-year-old spirit is on the brink of despair as she desperately seeks an escape from her overwhelming emotions. In a tragic moment, she inhales the toxic fumes from her kitchen stove, attempting to extinguish her inner suffering. Fortunately, her neighbor, Igor Sullivan, arrives just in time to save her, performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation that unexpectedly transitions into a kiss as Toni regains her consciousness.
Full summary
The whole story of Cactus Flower, scene by scene
Cactus Flower Awards & Nominations
Cactus Flower won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Supporting Role, and 2 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1970, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
2 wins5 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1971 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Goldie Hawn
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Golden Globes 1970 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Goldie Hawn
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) – Ingrid Bergman
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Oscars 1970 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Actress in a Supporting Role – Goldie Hawn
Cactus Flower Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Cactus Flower ≣ 1969 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Cactus Flower?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What desperate act does Toni Simmons attempt at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Cactus Flower
9 cars on screen, including the 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado and the 1968 Chevrolet Biscayne.
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1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Important role -
1968 Chevrolet Biscayne Minor role -
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1968 Ford Custom Minor role
Cactus Flower Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Kaktusovy kvet” and “A Flor do Cacto”.
- Also known as
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- Kaktusovy kvet
- A Flor do Cacto
- Fiore di cactus
- Die Kaktusblüte
- Flor de cactus
- Fleur de cactus
- Цветок кактуса
- A kaktusz virága
- Kaktusový květ
- Flor de Cacto
- פרח הקקטוס
- Цветът на кактуса
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- Kwiat kaktusa
- 선인장 꽃
- Kaktusblomman
- Kaktusblomsten
- 仙人掌花
- گل کاکتوس
- サボテンの花
- Kaktüs Çiçeği
- Kaktusov cvijet
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Cactus Flower FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Cactus Flower, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cactus Flower?
Cactus Flower runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Cactus Flower released?
Cactus Flower was released on December 16, 1969.
Who is in the cast of Cactus Flower?
Cactus Flower stars Ingrid Bergman, Walter Matthau and Goldie Hawn, among 10 credited actors.
How is Cactus Flower rated?
Cactus Flower has 67 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
What awards did Cactus Flower win?
Cactus Flower won 2 awards from 5 nominations, including Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) at the Golden Globes 1970.
Does Cactus Flower have a post-credit scene?
No. Cactus Flower has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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