Irma la Douce (1963): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Irma la Douce is a 1963 romantic comedy directed by Billy Wilder, starring Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemmon and Paul Dubov. It runs 2 hours 27 minutes and earned $52 worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Music (Scoring of Music—adaptation or treatment), and 2 awards in all. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 27m (147 min)
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Irma la Douce About?
The premise of Irma la Douce without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former police officer, Nestor Patou, finds himself falling for Irma La Douce, a charming and popular Parisian courtesan. Determined to protect her from those who might exploit her, he embarks on a series of comical and increasingly complicated situations. As Nestor's devotion deepens, he must navigate a web of misunderstandings and potential trouble, all while trying to win Irma's heart.
Irma la Douce Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- prostitute
- smoking
- street prostitute
- prostitution
- cheap hotel
- client prostitute relationship
- lap dog
- pimp
- paris france
- character name as title
- france
- bar fight
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- inexperienced lawman
- soaking wet
- lover
- female protagonist
- sex comedy
- comedy of manners
- police corruption
- police inspector
- fired from a job
- innocent man falsely convicted
- escape from prison
- childbirth
- foreign language adaptation
- pregnancy
- cancan dance
- sex worker
- lord
- three word title
- cognac
- market
- food market
- procurer
- fancy clothes
- intimidation
- medal
- blunder
- fake mustache
- stocking
- regular clientele
- hotel room
- meat
- meat market
- pernod
- rain
- love
- baby girl
- fake british accent
- church wedding
Irma la Douce Cast
Shirley MacLaine leads the cast, with Jack Lemmon and Paul Dubov. Directed by Billy Wilder; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Billy Wilder
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Irma la Douce Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Irma la Douce 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
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TMDB 74% User score
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Irma la Douce Plot Summary
What happens in Irma la Douce from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As a dedicated officer, Nestor Patou finds his peaceful life in the Bois de Boulogne abruptly disrupted when he is thrust into the gritty atmosphere of the Les Halles district in Paris. His intentions are noble as he attempts a raid on the Hotel Casanova, a haunt for sex workers, but the operation backfires dramatically, leading to his dismissal and public disgrace as he is wrongfully deemed corrupt.
Full summary
The whole story of Irma la Douce, scene by scene
Irma la Douce Box Office
Irma la Douce grossed $52 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$52
Irma la Douce Awards & Nominations
Irma la Douce won 1 Oscar, including Music (Scoring of Music—adaptation or treatment), and 2 awards in all.
2 wins7 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1965 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Actress – Shirley MacLaine
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Golden Globes 1964 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) – Shirley MacLaine
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – Jack Lemmon
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Oscars 1964 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Music (Scoring of Music—adaptation or treatment)
- Nominated Actress – Shirley MacLaine
- Nominated Cinematography (Color)
Irma la Douce Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Irma la Douce.
How Well Do You Know Irma la Douce?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Nestor Patou's profession at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Irma la Douce
8 cars on screen, including the 1957 Citroën Type H Currus and the 1925 Renault 6CV Torpédo.
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1961 Renault Dauphine Important role -
1961 Citroën 2CV AZL Minor role
Irma la Douce Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Irma la Dulce” and “ایرما خوشگله”.
- Also known as
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- Irma la Dulce
- ایرما خوشگله
- 당신에게 오늘 밤을
- 당신에게 오늘밤을
- Ha'ru' en skruv lös?
- Das Mädchen Irma la Douce
- Irma la dolce
- Нежная Ирма
- Irma, te édes
- Sladká Irma
- Η Τροτέζα
- אירמה לה דוס
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- Słodka Irma
- Сладката Ирма
- あなただけ今晩は
- Sokak Kızı İrma
- 愛瑪姑娘
- 爱玛姑娘
- Saldžioji Irma
- Irma, la douce
- Irma la Douce - pikku pariisitar
- Irma cea dulce
- เออร์มา ลา ดูช
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Irma la Douce FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Irma la Douce, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Irma la Douce?
Irma la Douce runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).
When was Irma la Douce released?
Irma la Douce was released on June 5, 1963.
Who directed Irma la Douce?
Irma la Douce was directed by Billy Wilder.
More films by Billy Wilder Who is in the cast of Irma la Douce?
Irma la Douce stars Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemmon and Paul Dubov, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Irma la Douce make at the box office?
Irma la Douce grossed $52 worldwide.
How is Irma la Douce rated?
Irma la Douce has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
What awards did Irma la Douce win?
Irma la Douce won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) at the Golden Globes 1964.
Does Irma la Douce have a post-credit scene?
No. Irma la Douce has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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