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A sharp, fast-talking satire that feels like watching a con unfold, equal parts funny and chilling.
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One, Two, Three
A rapid-fire, witty farce that keeps you laughing while feeling the Cold War tension underneath.
About 1961 film by Billy Wilder
Genres comedy
Directed by Billy Wilder
Written by Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
Starring James Cagney, Red Buttons, Horst Buchholz, Pamela Tiffin, Liselotte Pulver, Arlene Francis, Sig Ruman, Hubert von Meyerinck
Music André Previn
Runtime 115 min
Country United States
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