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The Awful Truth

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The Awful Truth

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Classic screwball comedy starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant. A husband and wife who suspect each other of being unfaithful begin divorce proceedings. But, try as they might, they can't resist the urge to see each other.

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A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Sue Heal

This is a wonderful example of Cary Grant at his screwball comic best, playing one half of a sniping, divorcing couple who trade insults like gunfire and seek to spoil each other's future plans. Irene Dunne is the superb foil for Grant's laconic asides, and the two leads are assisted by a great supporting cast, which includes Ralph Bellamy and Cecil Cunningham. Leo McCarey's assured and fluid direction was rightly rewarded with an Oscar. Many stars, including Tom Hanks and Hugh Grant, have laid claim to Grant's mantle, but this movie illustrates once again that they are light years away from the man at his best.

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Cast

rolenameLucy WarrinerIrene DunneJerry WarrinerCary GrantDaniel LeesonRalph BellamyArmand DuvalleAlex D'ArcyAunt PatsyCecil CunninghamBarbara VanceMolly LamontMrs LeesonEsther DaleDixie Belle Lee / Toots BinswangerJoyce ComptonFrank RandallRobert AllenMr VanceRobert WarwickMrs VanceMary Forbes

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rolenameDirectorLeo McCarey

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Theatrical distributor

Columbia Picture Corp. Ltd

Languages

English | Italian | French

Available on

video, DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Black and white

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