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The story revolves around a young American woman named Regina Lampert (played by Audrey Hepburn), who is on a skiing holiday in the French Alps. She meets a charming stranger named Peter Joshua (played by Cary Grant) while on vacation, and they strike up a flirtatious and romantic relationship.
However, when Regina returns to her home in Paris, she discovers that her life has taken a dark turn. Her husband has been murdered, and she becomes entangled in a web of mystery and intrigue. She learns that her late husband had been involved in the theft of a large sum of money during World War II, and now a group of mysterious figures is pursuing her, believing that she knows the location of the stolen fortune.
Regina's life is further complicated when several men approach her, each claiming to be her husband's friend and offering assistance. She is unsure whom to trust, including the enigmatic Peter Joshua, who may have his own motives.
As the plot unfolds, Regina finds herself in a race against time, trying to uncover the truth about her husband's past and the stolen money, all while being pursued by dangerous individuals. The film is marked by suspenseful sequences, witty dialogue, and the sparkling chemistry between Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant (1963).
Director: Stanley Donen
Stars: Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau
