# Pillow Talk (1959)

> A fiercely independent New York decorator battles a flirtatious composer over a shared telephone line, unaware that his disguised alter ego is courting her.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2836

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Michael Gordon
- Cast: Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Tony Randall, Thelma Ritter, Nick Adams, Julia Meade, Allen Jenkins, Marcel Dalio
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053172/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, breezy, glamorous, date night, classic movie night

## Synopsis

A battle of wits and charm unfolds over a shared phone line, leading to unexpected romance.

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