# Irma la Douce (1963)

> A rigid Paris policeman becomes the unlikely pimp of the woman he loves, escalating jealousy into an exuberant romantic farce.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1799

## Facts

- Runtime: 147 min
- Genres: Romance, Comedy
- Director: Billy Wilder
- Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemmon, Lou Jacobi, Bruce Yarnell, Herschel Bernardi, Hope Holiday, Joan Shawlee, Grace Lee Whitney
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057187/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, exuberant, classic movie night, date night

## Synopsis

A naive officer's love life takes a wild turn in the vibrant streets of Paris.

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