Synopsis
A struggling female soprano finds work playing a male female impersonator, but it complicates her personal life.
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Cast
- Julie AndrewsVictoria Grant / Count Victor Grezhinski
- James GarnerKing Marchand
- Robert PrestonCarroll "Toddy" Todd
- Lesley Ann WarrenNorma Cassady
- Alex Karras"Squash" Bernstein
- John Rhys-DaviesAndre Cassell
- Graham StarkWaiter
- Peter ArneLabisse
- Herb TanneyCharles Bovin
- Michael RobbinsManager of Victoria's Hotel
Recommendations
- 100
The New York Times
It stars Julie Andrews, Robert Preston and James Garner, each giving the performance of his and her career in a marvelous fable about mistaken identity, sexual roleplaying, love, innocence and sight gags, including one that illustrates the dangers of balancing yourself on a champagne bottle on one finger within the range of a singing voice that shatters glass. - 100
Time Out
There is so much to like and admire in Edwards' intricate comedy about sexual identity which is neither vulgar nor preachy, combining a Clouseau-esque bedroom farce - and the prospect of characters coming out of the closet in all possible ways - with a convincing love story and just enough show-stopping musical numbers...Don't miss this one. It sends sparks. - 100
Chicago Reader
Blake Edwards's 1982 sex comedy has the most beautiful range of tones of any American film of its period: it is a work of dry wit, high slapstick, black despair, romantic warmth, and penetrating intelligence. - 100
The Associated Press
A marvelous mixture of genders, a blatant attack on sexual attitudes that is both challenging and hilarious. [19 Feb 1982] - 90
Variety
A sparkling, ultra-sophisticated entertainment from Blake Edwards. - 80
Newsweek
Take this classical-farce premise, put it in the very accomplished hands of the neoclassical director Blake Edwards, and you have yourself a real comedy -not a mere grab bag of gags but a deliciously accelerating divertissement on the theme of role-playing, sexual and otherwise. [22 March 1982, p.84] - 75
Chicago Sun-Times
Because they all seem to be people first and genders second, they see the humor in their bewildering situation as quickly as anyone, and their cheerful ability to rise to a series of implausible occasions makes Victor/Victoria not only a funny movie, but, unexpectedly, a warm and friendly one. - 75
TV Guide Magazine
A musical boudoir farce, captivating at times, infuriating at others.
