Desk Set
1957 · Movie · NR · 103 min · ★ 7.0 · 95% critics
At a television network, a close-knit research team worries their jobs are at risk when an efficiency expert arrives with a massive “electronic brain” meant to speed up answers. As office rumors swirl, workplace rivalry and romance mix with a surprisingly timely look at how new technology can reshape everyday work.
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Details
- Years
- 1957
- Release date
- 1957-08-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (129 votes)
- Budget
- $1,865,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, talky workplace comedy with a warm romance and a playful take on early computers; Not for you if you need big laughs or fast pacing, and Adam’s Rib may suit you better.
Pros: witty office banter; charming lead pairing; timely automation theme | Cons: slight story; dated computer ideas; uneven romance
Themes
- computer
- office
Cast & crew
Spencer Tracy
as Richard Sumner
Katharine Hepburn
as Bunny Watson
Gig Young
as Mike Cutler
Joan Blondell
as Peg Costello
Dina Merrill
as Sylvia Blair
Sue Randall
as Ruthie Saylor
Neva Patterson
as Miss Warriner
Harry Ellerbe
as Smithers
Nicholas Joy
as Mr. Azae
Diane Jergens
as Alice
Directed by Walter Lang