CACTUS FLOWER
Distraught over her relationship with married Manhattan dentist Julian (Walter Matthau), the much younger Toni (Goldie Hawn) attempts suicide but is rescued by her neighbor (Rick Lenz). Newly impressed by the young woman’s passion, Julian considers marrying her — but first he needs to manufacture a wife to divorce, having lied about that, and three kids, too. He impresses his longtime dental assistant Stephanie (Ingrid Bergman) into the job, but because she and Julian seem so perfect together, Toni has second thoughts about what relationship she wants. A time capsule of the late ‘60s, the film features a dreamy pop score by Quincy Jones, which includes jazzy covers of popular hits like The Monkees’ “I’m a Believer.” DIR Gene Saks; SCR I. A. L. Diamond, from the play by Abe Burrows, based on the French production “Fleur de cactus” by Pierre Barillet and Jean-Pierre Grédy; PROD M. J. Frankovich. US, 1969, color, 103 min. NOT RATED
In Memoriam: Quincy Jones (1933–2024)
Run Time: 103 Minutes
Opening Date: Friday, March 07, 2025
Genre: Romantic comedy
