The Man Who Understood Women

NR
1h 45m
1959
3 /10 (7)

That "Gigi" Girl and "Mr. Roberts" Do the Most Delightful Things Together!

Overview

A film director turns his actress wife into a star, leading to marital problems.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Comedy
Languages : English
Released Date: 1959-10-02

Top Billed Cast

Leslie Caron

Ann Garantier

Henry Fonda

Willie Bauche

Cesare Danova

Major Marco Ranieri

Myron McCormick

Preacher

Marcel Dalio

Le Marne

Conrad Nagel

G.K. Brody

Edwin Jerome

The Baron

Bern Hoffman

Soprano

Harry Ellerbe

Norman Kress

Frank Cady

John Milstead

Ben Astar

French Doctor

Booth Colman

Max (uncredited)

Jay Jostyn

Ted – Director (uncredited)

George Davis

Robert – Cafe Waiter (uncredited)

Richard Deacon

Rossi (uncredited)

Jack Kruschen

Mickey (uncredited)

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