One, Two, Three (1961): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
One, Two, Three is a 1961 comedy directed by Billy Wilder, starring James Cagney, Ralf Wolter and Leon Askin. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $146 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is One, Two, Three About?
The premise of One, Two, Three without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Coca-Cola executive, C.R. MacNamara, hopes to secure a promotion and is tasked with babysitting his boss’s daughter, Scarlett, in Berlin. However, Scarlett harbors a secret: she’s married to Otto Piffl, a communist. This unexpected revelation throws C.R.’s ambitions into disarray and leads to a series of humorous complications as he tries to navigate the delicate situation and keep his career on track.
One, Two, Three Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- coca cola
- berlin germany
- communism vs capitalism
- american in europe
- iron curtain
- west berlin west germany
- cold war
- voice over narration
- polka dot dress
- race against time
- capitalist
- corporate executive
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- american propaganda
- psychological torture
- year 1961
- brandenburg gate berlin
- cuckoo clock
- based on play
- communist
- screwball comedy
- secretary
- wall street journal
- bottle of coca cola
- wagner's ride of the valkyries
- affair with one's secretary
- standing at attention
- bottling plant
- cuban cigar
- reference to gone with the wind
- reference to mr. moto
- clicking heels
- washroom attendant
- man wears a monocle
- snapping one's fingers
- forced confession
- police
- motorcycle
- hotel
- car chase
- airport
- cigar smoking
- reference to spartacus
- husband wife relationship
- striptease
- product placement
- record player
- roller skates
- marital estrangement
- job promotion
- parade
One, Two, Three Cast
James Cagney leads the cast, with Ralf Wolter and Leon Askin. Directed by Billy Wilder; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Billy Wilder
Also Starring in One, Two, Three
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One, Two, Three Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave One, Two, Three 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 75% User score
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One, Two, Three Plot Summary
What happens in One, Two, Three from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In what would mark his final leading role, James Cagney portrays C.R. MacNamara, a Coca-Cola executive tasked with overseeing the company’s West Berlin branch. His aspirations for a promotion to London lead him to seek the approval of his boss, Hazeltine, who commands him to look after his care-free daughter, Scarlett. As time progresses, an unexpected twist unfolds: just before Hazeltine’s arrival, Scarlett reveals that she has wed a rather unsavory character, Otto Piffl, a Communist from East Berlin known for his poor hygiene.
Full summary
The whole story of One, Two, Three, scene by scene
One, Two, Three Box Office
One, Two, Three grossed $146 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$146
- International
- $146
One, Two, Three Awards & Nominations
One, Two, Three was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1962.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1962 2 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Pamela Tiffin
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Oscars 1962 1 nomination- Nominated Cinematography (Black-and-White)
One, Two, Three Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer One, Two, Three ≣ 1961 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know One, Two, Three?
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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Who is the main character in 'One, Two, Three'?
Cars in One, Two, Three
18 cars on screen, including the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 c W186.016 and the DKW SB 200.
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1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 c W186.016 Main role -
DKW SB 200 Important role -
1958 Moskvitch 407 Important role -
1956 Simca Aronde Elysée Minor role
One, Two, Three Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Uno” and “Dos”.
- Also known as
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- Uno
- Dos
- Tres
- Een, twee, drie
- En, to, tre og et lillebitte hop
- Yks', kaks', kolme
- Ena... dyo... tria
- Eins, zwei, drei
- Un, deux, trois
- Uno, due, tre!
- Uno, dos, tres
- Egy, kettő, három
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- Cupido Não Tem Bandeira
- 玉女风流
- Raz, dva, tři
- Один, два, три
- Раз, два, три
- Ett, två, tre
- Bir
- İki
- Üç
- 원
- 투
- 쓰리
- Raz, dwa, trzy
- Un, dos, tres
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One, Two, Three FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of One, Two, Three, each answered in a sentence.
How long is One, Two, Three?
One, Two, Three runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was One, Two, Three released?
One, Two, Three was released on December 16, 1961.
Who directed One, Two, Three?
One, Two, Three was directed by Billy Wilder.
More films by Billy Wilder Who is in the cast of One, Two, Three?
One, Two, Three stars James Cagney, Ralf Wolter and Leon Askin, among 10 credited actors.
How much did One, Two, Three make at the box office?
One, Two, Three grossed $146 worldwide.
How is One, Two, Three rated?
One, Two, Three has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Was One, Two, Three nominated for any awards?
One, Two, Three received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does One, Two, Three have a post-credit scene?
No. One, Two, Three has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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