Director: Howard Hawks
Worldwide: 2 641 000 $
Language
English
NMTW
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Nominated for 4 Oscars. 4 wins & 4 nominations total
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| Worldwide Box Office: | 2 641 000 $ |
| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 1 h 51 min |
Description:
A group of academics working on a comprehensive encyclopedia have their quiet lives disrupted when one of them seeks to update his entries with contemporary slang. He encounters Sugarpuss O'Shea, a captivating nightclub singer with a sharp understanding of modern language and pop culture. Unexpectedly homeless, she forms an unlikely partnership with the academic. Together, they explore the nuances of modern language and navigate their differing worlds. Their journey becomes an engaging look at tradition versus adaptation and how communication changes in today’s society.
| Alternative title: | Ball of Fire |
| Release year: | 1941 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 4 Oscars. 4 wins & 4 nominations total |
| Director: | Howard Hawks |
| Type: | Movie |
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