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The Battle of the Sexes

Angela Barrows, an accomplished business analyst from the US, attempts to contemporise the late MacPherson's tweed factory, shaking the very foundation of a men-only company.

Director

Charles Crichton

Year

Genre

Box Office

N/A

Production

Prometheus Film Productions Ltd

Awards

1 nomination

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Mr. Martin

Robert Macpherson

Angela Barrows

Constance Cummings

Andrew Darling

Old Macpherson

Ernest Thesiger

Irwin Hoffman

Donald Pleasence

Graham

Moultrie Kelsall

Robertson

Macleod

Detective

Michael Goodliffe

Nightwatchman

Mr. White

Mr. Meekie

Mr. Munson

Gordon Phillott

Detective's Friend

Jock Munro

'C.J.'

MacDonald Parke

Jeannie Macdougall

Wine Shop Proprietor

Tobacconist

American Wife

American Husband

Delivery Man

1st Porter

2nd Porter

Policeman

Robert Crewdson

Usherette

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Andrew Darling Macleod Robertson Robert Macpherson Mr. Martin Angela Barrows Graham Delivery Man Wine Shop Proprietor

Narrator:
So destiny sent mrs barrows - The Battle of the Sexes

Narrator: So destiny sent mrs barrows

A world in which the shortest skirts
are worn by... - The Battle of the Sexes

A world in which the shortest skirts are worn by...

Narrator:
This was to be the battle-ground. - The Battle of the Sexes

Narrator: This was to be the battle-ground.

Narrator:
Here, in this old family business - The Battle of the Sexes

Narrator: Here, in this old family business

Mr meekie... - The Battle of the Sexes

Do you think that you should, sir? - The Battle of the Sexes

Do you think that you should, sir?

If you will excuse me, mr MacPherson. - The Battle of the Sexes

If you will excuse me, mr MacPherson.

Darling's been with us for ages,
you know. - The Battle of the Sexes

Darling's been with us for ages, you know.

Barrows: Oh, are those for me? - The Battle of the Sexes

Barrows: Oh, are those for me?

Here's himself now. - The Battle of the Sexes

Here's himself now.

Oh well thanks to the old Scottish settlers - The Battle of the Sexes

Oh well thanks to the old Scottish settlers

He didn't actually say they were getting married - The Battle of the Sexes

He didn't actually say they were getting married

Honey this place is just not for real - The Battle of the Sexes

Honey this place is just not for real

We've only Darling's word that they were like turtle doves - The Battle of the Sexes

We've only Darling's word that they were like...

And this is Mr Martin - The Battle of the Sexes

And this is Mr Martin

I was never married but I know it's a great institution - The Battle of the Sexes

I was never married but I know it's a great institution

Show her the ropes Nobody knows the job better than Martin - The Battle of the Sexes

Show her the ropes Nobody knows the job better than Martin

Great balls of fire - The Battle of the Sexes

Great balls of fire

Oh, brother! What a location for a factory! - The Battle of the Sexes

Oh, brother! What a location for a factory!

I suppose there's no production that can't be rationalized - The Battle of the Sexes

I suppose there's no production that can't be...

Come Rip van Winkle don't tell me you've never heard of mechanisation - The Battle of the Sexes

Come Rip van Winkle don't tell me you've never...

Must look smart you know - The Battle of the Sexes

Must look smart you know

Try it on the dog Don't let them talk you out of it - The Battle of the Sexes

Try it on the dog Don't let them talk you out of it

Robert I wish you wouldn't think of me as a woman - The Battle of the Sexes

Robert I wish you wouldn't think of me as a woman

Uh, just a minute. - The Battle of the Sexes

Uh, just a minute.

Come in now. - The Battle of the Sexes

- Good night, Angus.
- Oh, aye, good night to you, mr Martin. - The Battle of the Sexes

- Good night, Angus. - Oh, aye, good night to you, mr Martin...

Deep voice booms:
Stop where you are! - The Battle of the Sexes

Deep voice booms: Stop where you are!

You're a canny man Mr Martin Aye - The Battle of the Sexes

You're a canny man Mr Martin Aye

I'm not interfering am I My dear it's your job to interfere - The Battle of the Sexes

I'm not interfering am I My dear it's your job to...

All right then I'll give it to you straight from the shoulder - The Battle of the Sexes

All right then I'll give it to you straight from the...

You're a gremlin that's what she said - The Battle of the Sexes

You're a gremlin that's what she said

Uh, yes, sir? - The Battle of the Sexes

Aye well try this one for size - The Battle of the Sexes

Aye well try this one for size

Have you noticed the evenings are getting longer - The Battle of the Sexes

Have you noticed the evenings are getting longer

If there's any nightlife in this dump I haven't found it yet - The Battle of the Sexes

If there's any nightlife in this dump I haven't...

Never works out as you plan it... - The Battle of the Sexes

Never works out as you plan it...

Barrows:
Will I see you later in my apartment? - The Battle of the Sexes

Barrows: Will I see you later in my apartment?

Robert, dear, are you feeling any bet... - The Battle of the Sexes

Robert, dear, are you feeling any bet...

Barrows:
What are you doing out there, Samson? - The Battle of the Sexes

Barrows: What are you doing out there, Samson?

Oh, the cupboard! - The Battle of the Sexes

Oh, the cupboard!

Oh, but you're so helpless!
If only there were a man here! - The Battle of the Sexes

Oh, but you're so helpless! If only there were a man he...

Yes, yes, I quite understand. - The Battle of the Sexes

Yes, yes, I quite understand.

This is mr Martin speaking. - The Battle of the Sexes

This is mr Martin speaking.

Thank you very much Martin Ask Mr White He saw him - The Battle of the Sexes

Thank you very much Martin Ask Mr White He saw him

Here... - The Battle of the Sexes

Narrator:
The battle of the sexes... - The Battle of the Sexes

Narrator: The battle of the sexes...

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Angela Barrows, an accomplished business analyst from the US, attempts to contemporise the late MacPherson's tweed factory, shaking the very foundation of a men-only company.

User Rating: 0.0 (0 ratings)

Director: Charles Crichton

Writer: James Thurber, Monja Danischewsky

Production: Prometheus Film Productions Ltd

Genre: comedy

Year: 1960

MetaScore: N/A/100

ImdbRating: 6.6

BoxOffice: N/A

Released: 22 Aug 1960

Awards: 1 nomination

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