@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Artists and Models
"Martin and Lewis run amok with spies, models and Shirley MacLaine!"
A struggling painter begins taking inspiration from the dreams of his friend and roommate, a comic book fan who narrates an adventure story while he sleeps, but unbeknownst to the latter, the artist of his favorite comic book lives in the same building as they do with the model for her drawings.
Quick Stats
6.7
TMDB Rating
138
Votes
1h 50m
Runtime
$1.5M
Budget
$3.8M
Box Office
253%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorFrank Tashlin
WriterNorman Lessing
CinematographyRichard Mueller
ComposerWalter Scharf
EditorWarren Low
Production DesignNeil Wheeler
Produced by
Hal Wallis ProductionsParamount Pictures
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Dean Martin
Rick Todd
Jerry Lewis
Eugene Fullstack
Shirley MacLaine
Bessie Sparrowbush
Dorothy Malone
Abigail Parker
Eddie Mayehoff
Mr. Murdock
Eva Gabor
Sonia / Mrs. Curtis
Anita Ekberg
Anita
George Winslow
Richard Stilton
Jack Elam
Ivan
Herbert Rudley
Secret Service Chief Samuels
Richard Shannon
Secret Service Chief Rogers
Richard Webb
Secret Service Chief Peters
A
Alan Lee
Otto
Otto Waldis
Kurt
Kathleen Freeman
Mrs. Muldoon (uncredited)
