The Battle of the Sexes (1960): Cast & Plot
The Battle of the Sexes is a 1960 comedy directed by Charles Crichton, starring Constance Cummings as Angela Barrows, Aletha Orr and Sydney Keith. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Charles Crichton
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Battle of the Sexes About?
The premise of The Battle of the Sexes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
James Thurber‑style satire of a sex‑war in business. American exec Angela Barrows, a man‑eating businesswoman, is sent to Edinburgh to scout export opportunities. En route she meets businessman Robert MacPherson, who asks her to help modernise his firm for the 20th century. The staff, led by traditionalist Mr Martin, resist, sparking a clash between old‑school and progressive methods.
The Battle of the Sexes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on short story
- colleague colleague relationship
- office
- battle of the sexes
- attempted murder
- culture clash
- voice over narration
- reference to christopher columbus
- businesswoman
- female boss
- scottish folklore
- teetotaler
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- business trip
- message
- american tourist
- clerk
- messenger
- businessman
- employer employee relationship
- death
- death of employer
- portrait
- painting
- train
- heir
- family firm
- drinking brandy
- reference to charles dickens
- mannequin
- new boss
- f rated
- tweed
- statue
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- broken statue
- breaking a statue
- janitor
- locking a door
- rebel
- rebellion
- vandalism
- vandal
- card game
- modernization
- night guard
- adding machine
- machine
- intrigue
- manipulation
- reference to napoleon bonaparte
The Battle of the Sexes Cast & Characters
Constance Cummings leads the cast as Angela Barrows, with Aletha Orr as American Wife and Sydney Keith as American Husband. Directed by Charles Crichton; 28 actors are credited in all.
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Director Charles Crichton
- Constance Cummings as Angela Barrows
- Aletha Orr as American Wife
- Sydney Keith as American Husband
- Ernest Thesiger as Old Macpherson
Also Starring in The Battle of the Sexes
· 24 more- Robert Morley Robert Macpherson
- Donald Pleasence Irwin Hoffman
- Peter Sellers Mr. Martin
- Sam Wanamaker Commentary spoken
- Noel Howlett Mr. White
- Michael Goodliffe Detective
- Fred Griffiths 1st Porter
- Glyn Houston 2nd Porter
- Patricia Hayes Jeannie Macdougall
- William Mervyn Detective's Friend
- Moultrie Kelsall Graham
- Donald Bisset Tobacconist
- Jameson Clark Andrew Darling
- MacDonald Parke C.J.
- Roddy McMillan Macleod
- Meadows White Delivery Man
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- Norman MacOwan Jock Munro
- Eric Woodburn Wine Shop Proprietor
- Robert Crewdson Policeman
- Gordon Phillott Mr. Munson
- Alex Mackenzie Robertson
- Abe Barker Mr. Meekie
- Anne Sharp Usherette
- James Gibson Nightwatchman
The Battle of the Sexes Plot Summary
What happens in The Battle of the Sexes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mr Martin, the accountant for a Scottish tweed weaving company, wanders the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, picking up whisky and cigarettes as if they were careful steps toward fate. He is urgently summoned to the deathbed of the old owner, Old Macpherson, at Moray Place. When Macpherson offers a glass, Martin refuses, and the elderly man quietly drinks for the pair before dying. The moment sets a strange tone: a man who will soon be drawn into a moral maze that tests his sense of purpose in a world where power and tradition collide.
Full summary
The whole story of The Battle of the Sexes, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Battle of the Sexes?
9 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 is the profession of Mr. Martin in the film?
Cars in The Battle of the Sexes
20 cars on screen, including the 1926 Rolls-Royce 20 h.p. and the 1953 Land-Rover 80'' Series I.
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1926 Rolls-Royce 20 h.p. Important role -
1953 Land-Rover 80'' Series I Minor role -
1958 Austin A152 Omnicoach Background role -
1955 Austin A40 Cambridge Background role
The Battle of the Sexes Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Ned med kvinnene!” and “La battaglia dei sessi”.
- Also known as
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- Ned med kvinnene!
- La battaglia dei sessi
- La guerre des sexes
- Helyllesabotören
- La batalla de los sexos
- Mr. Miller ist kein Killer
- A Batalha dos Sexos
- 两性之争
- Битва полов
- 성의 전투
- Conflictes sexuals
- Δολοφόνος για γέλια
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- Vječna borba
- Bătălia sexelor
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The Battle of the Sexes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Battle of the Sexes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Battle of the Sexes?
The Battle of the Sexes runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Battle of the Sexes released?
The Battle of the Sexes was released on February 25, 1960.
Who directed The Battle of the Sexes?
The Battle of the Sexes was directed by Charles Crichton.
More films by Charles Crichton Who is in the cast of The Battle of the Sexes?
The Battle of the Sexes stars Constance Cummings as Angela Barrows, Aletha Orr as American Wife and Sydney Keith as American Husband, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Battle of the Sexes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Battle of the Sexes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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