A Foreign Affair
""A Foreign Affair" is a funny affair!"
Originally released in 1948. A Foreign Affair is a romance/comedy film. directed by Billy Wilder.
Starring Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, and John Lund
Synopsis
In occupied Berlin, an army captain is torn between an ex-Nazi café singer and the US congresswoman investigating her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (152 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$5M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Arthur
as Congresswoman Phoebe Frost
Marlene Dietrich
as Erika Von Schlüetow
John Lund
as Captain John Pringle
Millard Mitchell
as Col. Rufus J. Plummer
Peter von Zerneck
as Hans Otto Birgel
Stanley Prager
as Mike
William Murphy
as Joe
Gordon Jones
as Military Police
Freddie Steele
as Military Police
Raymond Bond
as Pennecot
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Foreign Affair about?
In occupied Berlin, an army captain is torn between an ex-Nazi café singer and the US congresswoman investigating her.
Who directed A Foreign Affair?
A Foreign Affair was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is A Foreign Affair?
A Foreign Affair has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was A Foreign Affair released?
A Foreign Affair was released on August 20, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Foreign Affair?
The main cast of A Foreign Affair includes Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund, Millard Mitchell, Peter von Zerneck.
Is A Foreign Affair worth watching?
A Foreign Affair has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 152 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.