Phffft (1954): Cast & Where to Watch
Phffft is a 1954 romantic comedy directed by Mark Robson, starring Jack Lemmon as Robert Tracey, Judy Holliday and Jack Carson. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phffft About?
The premise of Phffft without spoilers.
Robert and Nina Tracey’s eight‑year marriage has crumbled into constant bickering, prompting them to file for divorce and go their separate ways. As each plunges back into the dating scene, a series of comedic mishaps and unexpected encounters repeatedly pull them back together, suggesting love may survive even their worst arguments.
Phffft Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- romantic comedy
- new york city
- based on story
- in medias res
- reno divorce
- marital problem
- womanizer
- tax lawyer
- nightclub
- rumba
- french teacher
- tv show writer
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- exhibitionist
- confirmed bachelor
- mother daughter relationship
- tax consultant
- female writer
- tv program
- romance novel
- jealousy
- radio program
- us navy
- psychiatrist
- aside to camera
- bandaged finger
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- female interior decorator
- plagarism
- income tax return
- round bed
- reference to a gigolo
- reference to groucho marx
- interrupted seduction
- remarriage
- ends with a kiss
- comedy of manners
- observational comedy
- nonsense words
- interjection
- bare chested man
- nbc national broadcasting company as subject
- kiss
- flashback
- wife asks her husband for a divorce
- lemmon and novak
- couple
- marriage
- husband wife relationship
- liquor bottle
- woman undresses
Where to Watch Phffft
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Phffft Cast & Characters
Jack Lemmon leads the cast as Robert Tracey, with Judy Holliday as Nina Chapman Tracey and Jack Carson as Charlie Nelson. Directed by Mark Robson; 64 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mark Robson
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Jack Lemmon as Robert Tracey - Judy Holliday as Nina Chapman Tracey
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Jack Carson as Charlie Nelson - Bess Flowers as Nightclub Patron / Woman at Airport (uncredited)
Also Starring in Phffft
· 60 more- Kim Novak Janis
- Donald Curtis Rick Vidal
- Sam Harris Nightclub Patron / Man at Airport (uncredited)
- Charles Ferguson Waiter (uncredited)
- Bill Hickman Studio Technician (uncredited)
- Harold Miller Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Jeffrey Sayre Party Guest (uncredited)
- Cosmo Sardo Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Dick Gordon Technician (uncredited)
- Brick Sullivan Radio Technician (uncredited)
- Sayre Dearing Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Leoda Richards Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- William Newell Workman (uncredited)
- Paul Bradley Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Alphonse Martell Maitre D' (uncredited)
- Hans Moebus Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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- Monty O'Grady Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Hal Taggart Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Leon Alton Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- James Gonzalez Studio Executive (uncredited)
- Eugene Borden Teddy - Maitre d' (uncredited)
- Rudy Germane Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Bernard Sell Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Shep Houghton Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Norman Stevans Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Kenneth Gibson Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Jerry Hausner Steve (uncredited)
- Olan Soule Mr. Duncan (uncredited)
- George Nardelli Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Jimmie Dodd Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Harry Cheshire Nina's Divorce Lawyer (uncredited)
- Merry Anders Marsha (uncredited)
- Donald Randolph Dr. Van Kessel
- Joyce Jameson Secretary (uncredited)
- Perk Lazelle Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Dan Dowling Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Fay Baker Nurse Serena (uncredited)
- Frank Arnold Art Teacher (uncredited)
- Patrick Miller Page (uncredited)
- Billy Lechner Boy (uncredited)
- Ted Thorpe Minor Role (uncredited)
- Arny Freeman Language Teacher (uncredited)
- Gilman Rankin Minor Role (uncredited)
- Sally Mansfield Miss Comstock (uncredited)
- Geraldine Hall Nina's Secretary (uncredited)
- Tom Kingston Manager (uncredited)
- Vivian Mason Secretary (uncredited)
- Hamil Petroff Dance Teacher (uncredited)
- Sue Carlton Minor Role (uncredited)
- Charles Heard Doorman (uncredited)
- George Hill Page (uncredited)
- Charlotte Lawrence Cynthia (uncredited)
- Eddie Searles Tommy (uncredited)
- Luella Gear Mrs. Edith Chapman
- Virgil Johansen Doorman (uncredited)
- Joe Karnes Minor Role (uncredited)
- Shirlee Allard Secretary (uncredited)
- Mylee Andreason Dance Teacher (uncredited)
- Wendy Howard Artist's Model (uncredited)
- Maxine Marlowe Secretary (uncredited)
Phffft Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Phffft.
Cars in Phffft
16 cars on screen, including the 1953 Austin-Healey 100/4 and the 1946 De Soto Taxicab.
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1953 Austin-Healey 100/4 Important role -
1946 De Soto Taxicab Minor role -
1951 Ford De Luxe Minor role -
1954 Lincoln Capri Minor role
Phffft Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Y fueron felices” and “Niefortunny rozwód”.
- Also known as
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- Y fueron felices
- Niefortunny rozwód
- Pffft... é o Amor Que Se Evapora
- A válás
- Phffft... e l'amore si sgonfia
- Eine glückliche Scheidung
- 欢喜冤家
- Abaixo o Divórcio
- Tururut!
- Фи
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Phffft FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Phffft, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phffft?
Phffft runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Phffft released?
Phffft was released on November 10, 1954.
Who directed Phffft?
Phffft was directed by Mark Robson.
More films by Mark Robson Who is in the cast of Phffft?
Phffft stars Jack Lemmon as Robert Tracey, Judy Holliday as Nina Chapman Tracey and Jack Carson as Charlie Nelson, among 64 credited actors.
Where can I watch Phffft?
In the US, Phffft is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Phffft have a post-credit scene?
No. Phffft has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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