Academy award winners peter ustinov, maggie smith and karl malden star with. Although very british in manners, he was outwardly proud of his russian heritage, speaking of it often and creating and hosting. Peter ustinov also starred in a series of movies based on agatha christies hercule poirot mysteries. Maggie smith, who portrays the pregnant patty terwilliger smith in this film, would give birth to a. Agatha christies hercule poirot movies with peter ustinov. Released 1968, hot millions stars peter ustinov, maggie smith, karl malden, bob newhart the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 45 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. Directed by eric till, this comedy caper starred peter ustinov,maggie smith and karl malden and features a terrific score from laurie johnson. Mar 28, 2004 peter ustinov full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. After assuming the identity of a computer whiz, pendleton l. Peter ustinov and maggie smith in a movie together, you couldnt ask for a. Hot millions 1968 stream and watch online moviefone.
It is likely an excellent movie for a quiet date night esp given the lastminute o henry twist. See the full list of hot millions cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Sir ian mckellen does an amazing maggie smith impression the graham norton show duration. Peter ustinov plays a charming embezzler and maggie smith plays a notso dumbin. Peter ustinov stars and coscripts the oscarnominated screenplay about a dapper rogue. Peter ustinov celebrity profile check out the latest peter ustinov photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
There were supposedly numerous attempts by screenwriters and possible directors to make a movie out of romain garys wonderful book, lady l. Paroled london fraudster marcus pendleton sir peter ustinov poses as a computer specialist in order. With peter ustinov, maggie smith, karl malden, bob newhart. Peter ustinov full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Hot millions first appeared on the screen back in 1968. Cameos by robert morley and cesar romero added to the fun. But it is a charming little caper movie that could only have been made in the sixties. He wrote and directed many acclaimed stage plays and led numerous international theatrical productions. Looking for an angle, he convinces caesar smith robert morley, a noted computer whiz, to follow his lifelong desire, to hunt butterflies in the amazon. Paroled london fraudster marcus pendleton sir peter ustinov poses as a computer specialist in order to work for an insurance company that entirely relies on its corporate server. He was also renowned as a filmmaker, theatre and opera director, stage designer, author, screenwriter, comedian, humourist, newspaper and magazine columnist, radio broadcaster and television presenter. Hot millions is a gentle and amusing comedy, probably too gentle for those who prefer boisterous laughs and breathless pacing.
Peter ustinov, maggie smith, karl malden and bob newhart were all at their youthful best. Maggie smith and peter ustinov in hot millions 1968 maggie smith in hot millions 1968. Coscreenwriter peter ustinov, as conman pendleton, his scam underway, and patty maggie smith, who have flats in the same house, are surprised to meet at work, karl malden their boss, early in hot millions, 1968. The con is on in hot millions, a droll caper whose wit and warmth recall the ealing studios romps of the 1950s. Did not receive the actual hot millions movie which i have seen before and liked.
He did extensive rewriting on the film, although he praised original author ira. Peter ustinov is the embezzler, a bachelor, usually preoccupied, given to talking to himself and letting the sentences trail off into clearing of the throat. Ustinov has frequently hosted andor narrated realitybased shows, such as omni. After assuming the identity of a computer whiz, pendleton lands a. After assuming the identity of a computer whiz, pendleton lands a corporate job and starts smuggling. Lovely performances from peter ustinov and maggie smith, well supported by karl malden and bob newhart and to a lesser extent robert morley. This comedy finds a veteran crook turning to modern computer technology to steal money from various companies. See who they starred with and what they are working on now. The film ends with pendleton conducting an orchestra one of his dreams and gnatpole and klemper as the audience. However, those who prefer comedies that sneak up on them and cause them to chuckle appreciatively, hot millions will be just their cup of tea. Peter ustinov plays a charming embezzler and maggie smith plays a notso dumbinthe end secretary that he marries. Released 1968, hot millions stars peter ustinov, maggie smith, karl malden, bob newhart the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 45 min, and received a score of.
Peter ustinov wrote and stars in what is properly a dame maggie smith situation comedy. Even before he is released from jail caesar peter ustinov is planning his hightech. Peter ustinov heads an engaging cast and coscripts the oscarnominated screenplay about a dapper rogue ustinov who uses a corporations mainframe computer to issue checks to bogus companies, then proceeds to cash the checks. He was a fixture on television talk shows and lecture circuits for much of.
Even before he is released from jail caesar peter ustinov is planning his high tech heist. Jul 02, 2015 this feature is not available right now. Watch this couple control a computer, embezzle a fortune and live happily ever after almost a conartist peter ustinov gains employment at a insurance company in order to embezzle money by reprogramming their new wonder computer. Hot millions dvd r2 peter ustinov maggie smith karl malden. Its not an exaggeration to say that i base friendships on whether people love this movie. Hot millions by eric till eric till, peter ustinov. Find films and movies featuring peter ustinov on allmovie. Hot millions dvdr 1968 warner archive collection mod.
Its nice to see professor mcgonagall as she was as a gorgeous young woman. This british caper follows marcus pendleton peter ustinov, a con man just out of prison. Peter ustinov, in full sir peter alexander ustinov, born april 16, 1921, london, englanddied march 28, 2004, genolier, switzerland, english actor, director, playwright, screenwriter, novelist, raconteur, and humanitarian. Hot millions, comedy with ustinov as an embezzling. Peter ustinov hot millions 1968 posted on december 7, 2018 by scott croco. The new frontier syndicated, 1981, and numerous specials. Unlike most dvds however, it provides no extras of any kind, disppointing in view of the excellent cast. Hot millions peter ustinov, maggie smith and karl malden, plus bob newhart and cameos by robert morley and cesar romero, comprise the talented cast. Hot millions, which is not a hilarious comedy, is a pleasant, warm one.
Peter ustinov list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Hot millions, which stars peter ustinov who also wrote the screenplay in conjunction with ira wallach, is a gentle, conversational comedy about a gentle, articulate embezzler who becomes a. Hot millions is an ensemble cast, tightly written situation comedy that is not that funny. Hot millions 1968 peter ustinov maggie smith youtube. Oct 25, 2014 directed by eric till, this comedy caper starred peter ustinov,maggie smith and karl malden and features a terrific score from laurie johnson. Hot millions 1968 full movie download full hd youtube. Carlo ponti, sophias husband, wisely allowed peter ustinov billy budd a try and he turned the whole very complicated story into one of sophia lorens triumphs and cast opposite her in this are paul newman and david niven. It was directed by eric till and produced by mildred freed alberg, from a collaborative screenplay by ira wallach and star peter ustinov. There have seldom been two actors as charming as peter ustinov and maggie smith. What other subtitles would you like to see from us. Peter ustinov and ira wallachs screenplay is very well constructed, based upon a simple premise that provides.
I hadnt seen the movie since its original 1968 theatrical release, and it was a joy to watch. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Peter ustinov was a twotime academy awardwinning film actor, a director, writer, journalist and raconteur. Embezzler peter ustinov writes checks with conglomerates computer. Marcus pendleton sir peter ustinov is just out of prison for embezzlement, but discovers that it is no longer a world of ledgers, but has become one of computers. Hot millions 1968 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing hot millions near you. Jim brown, ernest borgnine crime movie hd duration. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia sir peter alexander ustinov cbe 16 april 1921 28 march 2004 was an english actor, writer and dramatist. The subtitle database subtitlesbank is sure to delight lovers of world cinema masterpieces. If someone doesnt appreciate hot millions, they are to be spurned forthwith. Even before he is released from jail caesar peter ustinov is planning his. Okay, for those that dislike this movie, i agree this aint olivier doing shakespeare. Paroled con man pendleton coscreenwriter peter ustinov, posing as smith, his first interview with american bigshot kemper karl malden, bluffing computer expert gnatpole bob newhart with newlyacquired technical jargon, in hot millions, 1968. On the trail of mark twain with peter ustinov 4 episodes.
While it is family friendly it is likely to bore the yas and younger. A cockney conartist just out of prison replaces an insurance companys computer programmer and sends claim checks to himself in various guises at addresses all over europe. He bluffs his way into a private club, encourages a computer expert robert morley to hunt moths in south america and masquerades as morley to infiltrate a large computer. Peter ustinov is the embezzler, a bachelor, usually preoccupied, given to talking to himself and letting the sentences trail off. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 24. Hot millions 1968 eric till cast and crew allmovie. Even before he is released from jail caesar peter ustinov is planning his hightech heist.
We encourage you to leave comments regarding the hot millions subtitles. The music score was composed by laurie johnson, featuring the single this time from scottish singer lulu. Hot millions1968 peter ustinov, maggie smith full movie. Hot millions1968 peter ustinov, maggie smith full movie marcus is just out of prison for embezelment but discovers that it is no longer a world of ledgers but has become one of computers. Ustinovs grandfather was a russian officer in the tsars army who was exiled because of his religious beliefs. This generation is familiar with david suchets excellent portrayal of agatha christies hercule poirot. Peter ustinov, maggie smith, karl malden, bob newhart, robert morley, cesar romero directed by. Produktionsland, vereinigtes konigreich vereinigte staaten. Karl malden almost steals his every scene and both robert morley and cesar romero cameo for just long enough to show that they can class up any movie. Peter ustinov and ira wallachs screenplay is very well constructed, based. Peter ustinov stars and coscripts the oscarnominated screenplay about a dapper rogue who uses a corporations mainframe computer to issue checks to bogus companies, then proceeds to cash the checks. Find movie and film cast and crew information for hot millions 1968 eric till on allmovie. After assuming the identity of a computer whiz, pendleton lands a corporate job and starts smuggling money into fake companies he has set up throughout europe. I am convinced the director was not sure how to best use him.