Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

Year: 1959

Runtime: 121 min

Language: Chinese

Director: Billy Wilder

ComedyRomance

Two musicians witness a mob-related incident and flee Chicago, disguising themselves as women to avoid detection. They join an all-female band traveling to Florida, where their carefully constructed identities become increasingly complicated. As they navigate the challenges of their disguises, they find themselves falling for the band's captivating singer, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. Their desperate attempt to escape danger evolves into a whirlwind of mistaken identities and unexpected romance.

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1

Prohibition Era Begins

In February 1929, Chicago is deeply entrenched in the Prohibition era, making any sale or purchase of liquor illegal. This creates a thriving underground market where the mafia takes advantage of the situation to orchestrate their bootlegging operations.

February 1929 Chicago
2

Funeral Parlor Setup

Mafia bosses operate a liquor business using a funeral parlor as a front, cleverly concealing bottles of liquor in hearses. This method allows them to bypass police scrutiny while continuing their illegal trade.

Funeral Parlor, Chicago
3

Police Raid the Speakeasy

Joe and Jerry work at a local speakeasy run by Mafia boss Spats Colombo. Their lives take a turn when the police raid the establishment, leading to a narrow escape for the duo as they witness a gruesome act of revenge by Spats.

Speakeasy, Chicago
4

Witness to Violence

After escaping the police raid, Joe and Jerry inadvertently witness Spats and his gang murdering informant Toothpick Charlie and his crew. This incident, reminiscent of the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, sends them fleeing for their lives.

Chicago
5

Desperate for Work

Facing financial issues, Joe and Jerry meet their agent, who only offers them a low-paying gig with a girl band in Florida. With rent due and creditors knocking, they decide to take the job as a last resort.

Chicago
6

Disguised as Women

To escape the mafia's wrath, Joe and Jerry don disguises as women and join Sweet Sue's all-female band, hoping to blend in during their journey to Miami. They adopt the names Josephine and Daphne, fully committing to their act.

Train to Miami
7

Falling for Sugar

On the train, Joe and Jerry both become infatuated with Sugar Kane, the charming vocalist of the band. Despite the disguises and their determination to maintain them, their attraction complicates their lives further.

Train, en route to Miami
8

Joe's Double Deception

Upon reaching Miami, Joe adopts a second disguise as Junior, a wealthy heir, to pursue Sugar without revealing his true identity. Meanwhile, Jerry as Daphne attracts the attention of the persistent millionaire Osgood, leading to further confusions.

Miami
9

Intimate Revelations

As Junior, Joe pretends to be impotent and frigid to explain any potential lack of interest in Sugar. Meanwhile, Jerry and Osgood share a night of tango dancing, leaving both Joe and Jerry in increasingly precarious situations.

Osgood's Yacht
10

Mafia Threat Looms

A Mafia meeting hosted under the guise of an opera conference threatens Joe and Jerry's safety when Spats and his gang spot them. The duo realizes they must escape the hotel to survive.

Miami Hotel
11

Sugar's Heartbreak

Joe, trying to protect Sugar from the truth, tells her that Junior must marry someone else and move away. His lies lead to a heartbroken Sugar who feels lost and alone upon hearing the news.

Hotel, Miami
12

Hiding from the Mafia

In a desperate bid to evade capture, Joe and Jerry disguise themselves again in a chaotic attempt to escape a Mafia banquet. They hide among the guests just as tensions escalate to a deadly conclusion.

Mafia Banquet, Miami
13

Love Confessions

During a performance, Joe rushes to kiss Sugar, revealing his true identity as Josephine. This kiss confirms to Sugar that Junior and Josephine are the same person, eliminating any prior confusion.

Stage, Miami
14

Engagement Red Flags

Jerry, trying to back out of his engagement to Osgood, lists numerous reasons why 'Daphne' and Osgood should not marry. However, none of Jerry's arguments deter Osgood, who remains unfazed.

Miami
15

Final Revelations

In a shocking turn of events, Jerry reveals his true identity to Osgood, only to be met with the whimsical response, 'Well, nobody's perfect.' This unexpected acceptance leaves everyone astonished and leads to new beginnings.

Miami

Last Updated: January 19, 2025 at 18:49

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