# Cactus Flower (1969)

> A philandering dentist's invented wife forces his reserved receptionist into an impersonation that unexpectedly rearranges three romantic lives.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17255

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Gene Saks
- Cast: Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman, Goldie Hawn, Jack Weston, Rick Lenz, Vito Scotti, Irene Hervey, Eve Bruce
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064117/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, breezy, warm, date night, lazy sunday

## Synopsis

A romantic comedy that explores the tangled web of love and deception in the pursuit of happiness.

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- [Hello, Dolly! (1969)](https://ember.film/movie/8235)
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- [The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996)](https://ember.film/movie/14931)
- [Send Me No Flowers (1964)](https://ember.film/movie/2825)
- [Big Business (1988)](https://ember.film/movie/7326)
- [Overboard (1987)](https://ember.film/movie/5833)
- [Victor/Victoria (1982)](https://ember.film/movie/7249)
- [Two Much (1995)](https://ember.film/movie/30517)
- [Butterflies Are Free (1972)](https://ember.film/movie/37659)

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