Summary
The Pleasure of His Company is an American film comedy first released in 1961,
directed by George Seaton.
The film stars Fred Astaire, Debbie Reynolds, Lilli Palmer, Tab Hunter and Gary Merrill.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: George Seaton
- Script: Cornelia Otis Skinner, Samuel A. Taylor
- Photo: Robert Burks
- Music: Alfred Newman
- Cast: Fred Astaire (Biddeford ’Pogo’ Poole), Debbie Reynolds (Jessica Anne Poole), Lilli Palmer (Katharine ’Kate’ Dougherty), Tab Hunter (Roger Berk Henderson), Gary Merrill (James ’Jim’ Dougherty), Charles Ruggles (Mackenzie Savage), Harold Fong (Toy), Elvia Allman (Mrs. Mooney), Pat Colby (Wedding Guest), Eleanor Audley (Mrs. Thompson), Edith Head (Dress Designer), Jeffrey Sayre (Dance Extra), Bert Stevens (Guest at Engagement Party)
- Country: USA
- Language: English / French / Italian
- Runtime: 115 min
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