The embittered anti-hero decided to form his own independent record label to avoid a recurrence.He soon became an overnight sensation, and was quickly seduced by the decadent lifestyle of a pop star.The film""s budget of $4 million made it one of the most expensive B/W films of its time, and although it was a popular and well-received film, it was met with mixed reviews and responses, and didn""t become profitable for United Artists until its home video release and later re-releases.They set up camp on the slopes of Mt.Vesuvius.BackgroundThe all-time outrageous, satirical, comedy farce favorite,Some Like It Hot(1959) is one of the most hilarious, raucous films ever made.That means either boiling water or steam." It is hypothesized hat the dead man may have been scalded by the steam engine of the rain involved in the holdup.For many years now, I""ve lived among you as a visitor.I""ve seen the beauty of your many cultures.I""ve felt great joy in your magnificent accomplishments.I""ve also seen the folly of your wars.As of today, I""m not a visitor any more, because the Earth is my home, too.We can""t live in fear, and I can""t stand idly by and watch us stumble into the madness of possible nuclear destruction.