Cactus Flower
– Distraught when her middle-aged lover breaks a date with her, 21-year-old Toni Simmons attempts suic..
Distraught when her middle-aged lover breaks a date with her, 21-year-old Toni Simmons attempts suicide. Impressed by her action, her lover, dentist Julian Winston reconsiders marrying Toni, but he worries about her insistence on honesty. Having fabricated a wife and three children, Julian readily accepts when his devoted nurse, Stephanie, who has secretly loved Julian for years, offers to act as his wife and demand a divorce.
16 Dec 1969
English
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Gene Saks
Abe Burrows (stage play), Pierre Barillet (play), Jean-Pierre Grédy (play), I.A.L. Diamond (screenplay)
Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman, Goldie Hawn, Jack Weston
Toni Simmons believes that the only reason her married lover won't leave his wife is because of the children. In truth, her lover, dentist Julian Winston, doesn't have any children. In fact, Julian doesn't even have a wife - he just tells women he does to avoid getting involved. When Julian does decide to take the plunge with Toni she insists on meeting the first wife and Julian enlists the aid of his long-time nurse/receptionist Stephanie Dickinson to play the part.
Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations.
Sony Pictures Entertainment