The Perfect Furlough
“104 POLAR-TRAPPED G.I.s picked the army's champ woman-chaser to take their furlough by proxy!”
Synopsis
A love-starved soldier stationed at an Arctic base wins a furlough in Paris, but a pretty, no-nonsense military psychologist is ordered to accompany him as chaperone to keep him out of trouble.
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Tony Curtis
Paul Hodges
Janet Leigh
Vicki Loren
Keenan Wynn
Harvey Franklin
Linda Cristal
Sandra Roca
Elaine Stritch
Liz Baker
Marcel Dalio
Henri Valentin
Les Tremayne
Colonel Leland
Jay Novello
Rene Valentin
King Donovan
Major Collins
Gordon Jones
Sylvia
Alvy Moore
Marvin Brewer
Lilyan Chauvin
French Nurse
Troy Donahue
Sergeant Nickles
Dick Crockett
Hans
Eugene Borden
French Doctor
James Lanphier
Assistant Hotel Manager
Ezelle Poule
Ethel (uncredited)
George Boyce
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Shapiro
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Perfect Furlough
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blake Edwards
Stanley Shapiro
Frank Skinner
Philip H. Lathrop
Milton Carruth
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Blake Edwards
Director
Stanley Shapiro
Writer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Robert Arthur
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Perfect Furlough
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Perfect Furlough about?
A love-starved soldier stationed at an Arctic base wins a furlough in Paris, but a pretty, no-nonsense military psychologist is ordered to accompany him as chaperone to keep him out of trouble.
Who directed The Perfect Furlough?
The Perfect Furlough was directed by Blake Edwards.
Who stars in The Perfect Furlough?
The principal cast of The Perfect Furlough includes Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Keenan Wynn, Linda Cristal, Elaine Stritch.
When was The Perfect Furlough released and how long is it?
The Perfect Furlough was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Perfect Furlough?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Perfect Furlough was composed by Frank Skinner.