During Korean War, Italian nurse falls for two American pilots. She marries one, believing the other died. Years later, the presumed-dead pilot resurfaces, complicating her marriage.During Korean War, Italian nurse falls for two American pilots. She marries one, believing the other died. Years later, the presumed-dead pilot resurfaces, complicating her marriage.During Korean War, Italian nurse falls for two American pilots. She marries one, believing the other died. Years later, the presumed-dead pilot resurfaces, complicating her marriage.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Betty Freeman
- Miss Ephron
- (as Betty Bresler)
Alfred Shelly
- Bartender
- (as Alfred Shelley)
Frank Baker
- Official
- (uncredited)
William Bakewell
- Brig. Gen. Swift
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaWhile they play service men in the Air Force, Tony Curtis and George C. Scott both served in the Armed Forces during WWII before entering show business. Unlike their characters though, Curtis was in the Navy, while Scott was in the Marines.
- GoofsTony Curtis is playing an attache, sometimes called a "dog-robber" in military slang. In a position like that he would be meticulous about his appearance. When the general arrives at the beginning of the film. The jacket Curtis's character is wearing is way too small in the sleeves. Something like that would never happen.
- Quotes
Juiletta 'Julie' Peroni: With everyone making love, who is fighting the war?
- ConnectionsEdited from Mighty Joe Young (1949)
Featured review
" You're flying with the big ones now, but to me, you're the biggest of them all "
In film history there are many comedy teams. Some good, others better and some are Classic Teams of the highest caliber. Examples like Laural and hardy, Lou And Abbot and of course, Martin and Lewis rank among the greatest. In this film called " Not with My Wife, you don't " are teamed Curtis and Scott (Tony Curtis and George C. Scott). Despite their great talent in dramas and Plays, their gifted combination as a comedy team falls short in this effort. The story is of two Air Force fliers who's constant game of one up-man-ship is forever fueling their amorous conquests. So much so that even as they flow through their military careers, this game continues. While stationed in Asia during the Korean War, they suddenly put all their skills on high as they both fall in love with the same woman. Virna Lisi plays Julietta, a beautiful nurse who becomes their ultimate luscious target. Unfortunately, the game becomes serious as Ferris takes advantage of Scott's absence and marries Julie. Indeed, twenty years elapses and into their lives re-enters Col. 'Tank' Martin. Now the table is set for a rematch as Ferris's wife feels so neglected, she's willing to allow Tank to win her away from a husband who has become a 'Gopher' for the commanding general (Carroll O'Connor) Gen. Maynard C. Parker. The movie is complete with high flying antics, double-crosses and comedic situations which enliven the film. It's good laughter, combined with semi-serious drama. Eddie Ryder plays Sgt. Gilroy a trusted, but otherwise slap-stick side kick to Curtis. The result is a good film, interesting, humorous and in many ways a Classic in its own right. ****
- thinker1691
- Jan 14, 2010
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