The Opposite Sex(1956)
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The Opposite Sex Synopsis
Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal. Devastated, Kay tries to ignore the information, but when Crystal performs one of her musical numbers at a charity benefit, she breaks down and goes to Reno to file for divorce. However, when she hears that gold-digging Crystal is making Steve unhappy, Kay resolves to get her husband back. The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy The Women.
The Opposite Sex (1956) is a comedy, music and romance film directed by David Miller, released on November 15, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars June Allyson, Joan Collins, Dolores Gray and Ann Sheridan. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- David Miller
- Writers:
- Fay Kanin, Michael Kanin, Ralph Freed
- Producers:
- Joe Pasternak
- Cinematographer:
- Robert J. Bronner
- Composer:
- Robert Van Eps
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Revenue:
- $2,760,000
- Status:
- Released
The Opposite Sex (1956) Trailer
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The Opposite Sex Cast & Crew
Main cast
June Allyson
as Kay Ashley Hilliard
Joan Collins
as Crystal Allen
Dolores Gray
as Sylvia Fowler
Ann Sheridan
as Amanda Penrose
Ann Miller
as Gloria Dahl
Leslie Nielsen
as Steve Hilliard
Jeff Richards
as Buck Winston
Agnes Moorehead
as Countess Lavaliere
Charlotte Greenwood
as Lucy
Joan Blondell
as Edith Potter
Sam Levene
as Mike Pearl
Bill Goodwin
as Howard Fowler
Key crew
Directed by David Miller, written by Fay Kanin, Michael Kanin and Ralph Freed, produced by Joe Pasternak.
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The Opposite Sex Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Opposite Sex – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Opposite Sex online?
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The Opposite Sex (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Opposite Sex?
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The main cast of The Opposite Sex (1956) includes June Allyson, Joan Collins, Dolores Gray, Ann Sheridan and Ann Miller. The film was directed by David Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Opposite Sex released?
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The Opposite Sex was released on November 15, 1956 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Opposite Sex worth watching?
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The Opposite Sex (1956) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Opposite Sex?
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