Overview

In Cold War-era West Berlin, American Coca-Cola executive C.R. 'Mac' MacNamara is tasked with playing babysitter to his boss' spoiled 17-year-old daughter Scarlett, who proves more difficult than anticipated when she reveals that she is pregnant by a Communist.

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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White (1962)
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Box office
Grossed $4M worldwide, about 1.3 times its $3M budget
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Based on
Based on One two three
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Filming locations
Filmed in Berlin, Bavaria Studios & Production Services, Coca-Cola Niederlassung (Berlin-Lichterfelde) and Germany
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Setting
Set in Berlin and Coca-Cola Niederlassung (Berlin-Lichterfelde)
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Music
Music by André Previn
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Daniel L. Fapp
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Details

Director: Billy Wilder
Writers: Billy WilderScreenplay
I. A. L. DiamondScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: December 15, 1961
Original language: English
Budget: $3M
Revenue: $4M
Countries: United States of America

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