The Man Who Understood Women
“That "Gigi" Girl and "Mr. Roberts" Do the Most Delightful Things Together!”
Synopsis
A film director turns his actress wife into a star, leading to marital problems.
Top Cast
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Leslie Caron
Ann Garantier
Henry Fonda
Willie Bauche
Cesare Danova
Major Marco Ranieri
Myron McCormick
Preacher
Marcel Dalio
Le Marne
Conrad Nagel
G.K. Brody
Edwin Jerome
The Baron
Bern Hoffman
Soprano
Harry Ellerbe
Norman Kress
Frank Cady
John Milstead
Ben Astar
French Doctor
Booth Colman
Max (uncredited)
Jay Jostyn
Ted – Director (uncredited)
George Davis
Robert – Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
Richard Deacon
Rossi (uncredited)
Jack Kruschen
Mickey (uncredited)
Alphonse Martell
Paul – Headwater (uncredited)
Louis Mercier
Pedro – Bartender (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nunnally Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Nunnally Johnson
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- The Man Who Understood Women
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nunnally Johnson
Nunnally Johnson, Romain Gary
Robert Emmett Dolan
Marjorie Fowler
Nunnally Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Nunnally Johnson
Director
Nunnally Johnson
Screenplay
Marjorie Fowler
Editor
Nunnally Johnson
Producer
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Understood Women
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Who Understood Women about?
A film director turns his actress wife into a star, leading to marital problems.
Who directed The Man Who Understood Women?
The Man Who Understood Women was directed by Nunnally Johnson.
Who stars in The Man Who Understood Women?
The principal cast of The Man Who Understood Women includes Leslie Caron, Henry Fonda, Cesare Danova, Myron McCormick, Marcel Dalio.
When was The Man Who Understood Women released and how long is it?
The Man Who Understood Women was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Understood Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Understood Women was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
Is The Man Who Understood Women based on a book or true story?
The Man Who Understood Women is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Romain Gary".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Understood Women?
The Man Who Understood Women holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).