The High Cost of Loving
1958, English. Directed by José Ferrer.
M-G-M presents a candid connubial comedy !
Middle-aged middle-manager Jim Fry, with the same company for fifteen years, is in a comfortable rut. But life becomes less predictable when he doesn't receive an invitation to an important luncheon being held by the new company president. Convinced that he's about to lose his job, Jim begins to mull over his limited prospects when his wife confirms that she's pregnant.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- José FerrerDirector
- José FerrerJim Fry
- Gena RowlandsGinny Fry
- Joanne GilbertSyd Heyward
- Jim BackusPaul Mason
- Bobby TroupSteve Heyward
- Philip OberHerb Zorn
- Edward PlattEli Cave
- Charles WattsBoylin, Executive
- Werner KlempererJoseph Jessup
- Malcolm AtterburyHarry Lessing (uncredited)
- Henny BackusMrs. Mason (uncredited)
- Jeanne BairdJean (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 16 May 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alford Van Ronkel, Milo O. Frank Jr.
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The High Cost of Loving runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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The High Cost of Loving is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The High Cost of Loving?
If you liked The High Cost of Loving, try Fun with Dick and Jane, The Errand Boy, Held Up.
Who directed The High Cost of Loving?
The High Cost of Loving (1958) was directed by José Ferrer and stars José Ferrer, Gena Rowlands, Joanne Gilbert.