10 (1979)
Directed by Blake Edwards
Genres - Comedy, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Romantic Comedy, Sex Comedy |
Release Date - Oct 5, 1979 (USA) |
Run Time - 122 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Matthew Tobey
Blake Edwards' 10 stars Dudley Moore as George, a Mancini-type songwriter. Approaching middle age, George feels as if life is passing him by, especially his sex life. Despite the presence of longtime lady friend Sam (Julie Andrews) in his life, he becomes obsessed from afar with Jenny (Bo Derek), who is engaged to be married. Following her to Mexico without her knowledge, George arranges a meeting with Jenny by saving the life of her fiancé, David (Sam Jones). Once he has made her acquaintance, George suddenly finds himself faced with the realities of embarking on such an affair. Beyond renewing the popularity of Maurice Ravel's "Bolero" and turning Bo Derek into a star, upon its release, 10 was one of the most financially successful Blake Edwards films in years.
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Keywords
mid-life-crisis, crush, extramarital-affair, obsession, sex, songwriter, slapstick
Attributes
High Historical Importance