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4.9 / 10(51 votes)IMDbR19831h 50m$11M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The Man Who Loved Women

“Deciding which woman in the world he loves most is driving him out of his mind.”

Synopsis

A womanizing sculptor seeks help from a psychiatrist to cure him of his obsession with women.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Man Who Loved Women 1983 TV trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-05

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 18, 1983

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.58x ROI)

Production Budget

$19M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$11M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.58x

-$8M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $19MWorldwide: $11M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Blake Edwards
Screenplay & Story
Blake Edwards, Milton Wexler, Geoffrey Edwards
Original Score
Henry Mancini
Original Title
The Man Who Loved Women
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Budget
$19M
Worldwide Gross
$11M
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures, Delphi Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Blake Edwards

Screenplay & Story

Blake Edwards, Milton Wexler, Geoffrey Edwards, François Truffaut, Michel Fermaud, Suzanne Schiffman

Original Score & Music

Henry Mancini

Director of Photography

Haskell Wexler

Film Editing

Ralph E. Winters

Producers

Blake Edwards, Tony Adams, Jonathan D. Krane

Department Leadership Roster

Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards

Director

Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards

Screenplay

Milton Wexler

Screenplay

Geoffrey Edwards

Screenplay

Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards

Producer

Tony Adams

Producer

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini

Original Music Composer

Haskell Wexler

Haskell Wexler

Director of Photography

Ralph E. Winters

Ralph E. Winters

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Loved Women

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Man Who Loved Women about?

A womanizing sculptor seeks help from a psychiatrist to cure him of his obsession with women.

Who directed The Man Who Loved Women?

The Man Who Loved Women was directed by Blake Edwards.

Who stars in The Man Who Loved Women?

The principal cast of The Man Who Loved Women includes Burt Reynolds, Julie Andrews, Kim Basinger, Marilu Henner, Cynthia Sikes.

When was The Man Who Loved Women released and how long is it?

The Man Who Loved Women was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Man Who Loved Women?

The Man Who Loved Women had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $11M at the worldwide box office (0.58 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Loved Women?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Loved Women was composed by Henry Mancini.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Loved Women?

The Man Who Loved Women holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).