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Some Like It Hot

ComedyRomance
1959·Directed by Billy Wilder·121 min
12.5s
average shot length
4.8
cuts per minute
586
shots
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Logline

Two musicians disguise themselves as women to escape the mob.

Director
Billy Wilder
Box Office
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IMDb
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Runtime
121 min

VISUAL STRATEGY: Primarily focused on Medium Close Ups.

PACING:MEDITATIVE
MOTION:DYNAMIC & FLUID
COMPLEXITY:MINIMALIST

Principal Cast

Marilyn MonroeTony CurtisJack LemmonGeorge Raft

Visual Themes

cross-dressingscrewballProhibitionclassic comedy

Film DNA

"Some Like It Hot is a slow-burn comedy with 586 shots and a 12.5s average shot length."

Visual style

PACINGFRENETIC
SLOW
COMPLEXITYMINIMAL
INTRICATE
This film’s visual complexity is 29% lower than the average for Comedy.

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Analysis Conclusion

The SignatureA minimalist film with a meditative editing style that intensifies during the Setup.

The TrendThe pacing decelerates during the confrontation, offering 36% longer shots than the setup.

Color DNAThe palette shifts between Neutral and Neutral, creating a dynamic visual atmosphere that mirrors the narrative arc.

Shot Scale

586 shots

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