The Battle of the Sexes
“James Thurber's Delightful Sex-War Satire.”
Synopsis
Angela Barrows is a man-eating business woman sent by her American employer to investigate their export opportunities in Edinburgh. En route she meets Robert MacPherson, a businessman who asks for her help to bring his company into the 20th Century. The staff, led by Mr Martin, has other ideas—and a battle between the old and new business methods soon breaks out.
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Peter Sellers
Mr. Martin
Robert Morley
Robert Macpherson
Constance Cummings
Angela Barrows
Jameson Clark
Andrew Darling
Donald Pleasence
Irwin Hoffman
Michael Goodliffe
Detective
Alex Mackenzie
Robertson
Ernest Thesiger
Old Macpherson
Moultrie Kelsall
Graham
Roddy McMillan
Macleod
Noel Howlett
Mr. White
Abe Barker
Mr. Meekie
Gordon Phillott
Mr. Munson
Sam Wanamaker
Commentary spoken
William Mervyn
Detective's Friend
Norman MacOwan
Jock Munro
MacDonald Parke
C.J.
Patricia Hayes
Jeannie Macdougall
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Crichton
- Screenplay & Story
- Monja Danischewsky, James Thurber
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- The Battle of the Sexes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Prometheus Film Productions Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Crichton
Monja Danischewsky, James Thurber
Stanley Black
Seth Holt
Monja Danischewsky
Department Leadership Roster
Monja Danischewsky
Producer
Monja Danischewsky
Writer
Charles Crichton
Director
Seth Holt
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Battle of the Sexes about?
Angela Barrows is a man-eating business woman sent by her American employer to investigate their export opportunities in Edinburgh. En route she meets Robert MacPherson, a businessman who asks for her help to bring his company into the 20th Century. The staff, led by Mr Martin, has other ideas—and a battle between the old and new business methods soon breaks out.
Who directed The Battle of the Sexes?
The Battle of the Sexes was directed by Charles Crichton.
Who stars in The Battle of the Sexes?
The principal cast of The Battle of the Sexes includes Peter Sellers, Robert Morley, Constance Cummings, Jameson Clark, Donald Pleasence.
When was The Battle of the Sexes released and how long is it?
The Battle of the Sexes was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Battle of the Sexes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Battle of the Sexes was composed by Stanley Black.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Battle of the Sexes?
The Battle of the Sexes holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).