No Way to Treat a Lady
1968, English. Directed by Jack Smight.
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Christopher Gill is a psychotic killer who uses various disguises to trick and strangle his victims. Moe Brummel is a single and harassed New York City police detective who starts to get phone calls from the strangler and builds a strange alliance as a result. Kate Palmer is a swinging, hip tour guide who witnesses the strangler leaving her dead neighbor's apartment and sets her sights on the detective. Moe's live-in mother wishes her son would be a successful Jewish doctor like his big brother.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jack SmightDirector
- Rod SteigerChristopher Gill
- Lee RemickKate Palmer
- George SegalMorris Brummel
- Eileen HeckartMrs. Brummel
- Murray HamiltonInspector Haines
- Michael DunnMr. Kupperman
- Martine BartlettAlma Mulloy
- Barbara BaxleyBelle Poppie
- Irene DaileyMrs. Fitts
- Doris RobertsSylvia Poppie
- Ruth WhiteMrs. Himmel
- David DoyleLieutenant Dawson
Details
- Released
- 20 March 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Gay
- Box office
- $3.1M
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What No Way to Treat a Lady is based on
No Way to Treat a Lady is based on No Way to Treat a Lady, a 1964 novel by William Goldman.
Novel · 1964
No Way to Treat a Lady
By William Goldman
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No Way to Treat a Lady: quick answers
Is No Way to Treat a Lady worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is No Way to Treat a Lady?
No Way to Treat a Lady runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does No Way to Treat a Lady have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for No Way to Treat a Lady. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
No Way to Treat a Lady parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No Way to Treat a Lady is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is No Way to Treat a Lady on?
No Way to Treat a Lady isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like No Way to Treat a Lady?
If you liked No Way to Treat a Lady, try The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother, Nancy Drew, This Gun for Hire.
Who directed No Way to Treat a Lady?
No Way to Treat a Lady (1968) was directed by Jack Smight and stars Rod Steiger, Lee Remick, George Segal.
What is No Way to Treat a Lady based on?
No Way to Treat a Lady is based on No Way to Treat a Lady, a 1964 novel by William Goldman.