cactus flower delightful  comedy based neil simon play dentist walter matthau affair young free spirited woman goldie hawn totally unaware devoted nurseassistantingrid bergmanis love him matthau play kind role sleep disappoint philandering dentist dr julian winston dating one woman really clue hes love another goldie hawn oscar sparkling performance toni simmons aging flower child slowly comes realize trapped dead end affair dim appears surface real pleasure film performance legendary ingrid bergman stephanie dickinson dr winstons completely devoted assistant willing bury sacrifice happiness long dr winston happy tony bergman luminous film looking absolutely beautiful though camera always loved her showing unforeseen knack light comedy yes dialogue settings slightly dated story timeless performances stars make imminently watchable