Adam's Rib(1949)
“It's The Hilarious Answer To Who Wears The Pants!”
Overview
A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.
Director
George Cukor
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Spencer Tracy
as Adam Bonner
Katharine Hepburn
as Amanda Bonner
Judy Holliday
as Doris Attinger
Tom Ewell
as Warren Attinger
David Wayne
as Kip Lurie
Jean Hagen
as Beryl Caighn
Hope Emerson
as Olympia La Pere
Eve March
as Grace
Clarence Kolb
as Judge Reiser
Emerson Treacy
as Jules Frikke
Polly Moran
as Mrs. McGrath
Will Wright
as Judge Marcasson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Adam's Rib?▼
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What is Adam's Rib about?▼
A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.
Who directed Adam's Rib?▼
Adam's Rib was directed by George Cukor and released in 1949. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Adam's Rib?▼
Adam's Rib has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Adam's Rib?▼
The cast of Adam's Rib includes Spencer Tracy as Adam Bonner, Katharine Hepburn as Amanda Bonner, Judy Holliday as Doris Attinger, Tom Ewell as Warren Attinger, David Wayne as Kip Lurie and more.
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