Product Details

• Actors: Walter Matthau, Anne Jackson, Patrick O'Neal, Edy Williams, Richard Bull
• Format: Color, NTSC, HiFi Sound
• Language: English
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Key Video
• VHS Release Date: June 17, 1986
• Run Time: 93 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301798635
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,896 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the way I remember it on TV - VHS is edited?, September 28, 2005

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Dr. Johnny Fever "WKRP" (Home Of the MudHens) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret Life of An American Wife [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Walter Matthau is at his best as a 60's swinging drunk, and Anne Jackson is charming in this movie that, if remade, could feature Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. One note, I watched this movie on the 'Late Late Late Show' many moons ago, and I think this VHS version of the movie might be an edited version, as I believe the TV version was much 'racier' than this tape. This tape version is slightly more than a "G" but less than a "PG", but most certainly not an "R" as there is no nudity or vulgar language - everything is merely suggested. So I'm surprised that the tape is probably sanitized, and doesn't merit an "R". Ratings questions aside, it is a cute movie, and a great look back at the late 60's. A real 'swinging' movie taking you back to the "Austin Powers" party times.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Nice Sexy Sensuous Romantic Comedy!! Overlooked!!, July 3, 2003

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This review is from: The Secret Life of An American Wife [VHS] (VHS Tape)

In the Secret Life Of An American Wife(1968),a 34 year old wife(Anne Jackson)get's involved with a womanizing sex symbol movie star(Walter Matthau)to prove to herself that she is still sexually attractive.It's a very nice,sexy,romantic comedy very well worth watching!!Check out this overlooked Matthau movie!!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Secret Life of an American Wife, March 18, 2005

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Rita P. Swift (Placentia, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secret Life of An American Wife [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a great movie! The Secret Life of an American Wife is
is the original Desperate Housewives. Anne Jackson, Walter
Matthau and Patrick O'Neal are and were the great actors of the
1960's. Just sit back and enjoy it and have a good laugh.