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The Awful Truth

"Danger! Wild woman on the loose!"

October 21, 1937 1h 31m 7.2/10 (338 votes)

Originally released in 1937. The Awful Truth is a comedy/romance film. directed by Leo McCarey.

Starring Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, and Ralph Bellamy

Synopsis

Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other's attempts to find new romance.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 21, 1937 88 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (338 votes)
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Budget $600K Production budget
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Box Office $3M 5.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$600,000
Revenue
$3,000,000

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Awful Truth about?

Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other's attempts to find new romance.

Who directed The Awful Truth?

The Awful Truth was directed by Leo McCarey.

How long is The Awful Truth?

The Awful Truth has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was The Awful Truth released?

The Awful Truth was released on October 21, 1937 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Awful Truth?

The main cast of The Awful Truth includes Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Ralph Bellamy, Alexander D'Arcy, Cecil Cunningham.

Is The Awful Truth worth watching?

The Awful Truth has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 338 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.