Too Hot to Handle (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1960, Too Hot to Handle is a drama and crime film directed by Terence Young, running about 90 minutes. “The sizzler you read about in Playboy magazine! It strips the secrets from the intimate key clubs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A French reporter working on a steamy story about the secret strip joints found in London's Soho district becomes involved in the lives of the owner and star of a famous club.
Who’s in it. Too Hot to Handle stars Jayne Mansfield as Midnight Franklin, Leo Genn as Johnny Solo, Karlheinz Böhm as Robert Jouvel and Danik Patisson as Lilliane Decker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Too Hot to Handle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Too Hot to Handle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Too Hot to Handle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Too Hot to Handle (1960)?
- In US, Too Hot to Handle is available to stream on Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Too Hot to Handle worth watching?
- Too Hot to Handle holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Too Hot to Handle?
- Too Hot to Handle stars Jayne Mansfield, Leo Genn, Karlheinz Böhm, Danik Patisson and Christopher Lee.
- When was Too Hot to Handle released?
- Too Hot to Handle was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.