Hot Millions - DVD

Any fool can steal. Ive been embezzling. The con is on in Hot Millions a droll caper whose wit and warmth recall the Ealing Studios romps of the 1950s. 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. While hes stealing sorry embezzling millions delightful Maggie Smith nearly steals the show as a featherheaded secretary. Karl Malden as a pillgobbling CEO and Bob Newhart he of the buttondown mind add to the affable fun. When it was over I realized that Id been smiling for two hours Stanley Kauffmann The New Republic. This comedy finds a veteran crook turning to modern computer technology to steal money from various companies. Even before he is released from jail Caesar Peter Ustinov is planning his hightech heist. He cons American executive Klemper Karl Malden and sets up three bogus companies to receive funds from the corporate office. Klempers faithful assistant Gnatpole Bob Newhart is suspicious and investigates the unusual activities. Smith Robert Morley gives Caesar the computer lesson that puts him on the fast track to thievery. Caesar marries Patty Maggie Smith who surprises her husband by earning more money than her crooked spouse by honest means. Cesar Romero is the smiling customs official who lets Caesar pass through with a bagful of money from the crime while Klempers jar of instant coffee falls under suspicion. Dan Pavlides Rovi. Genre: Comedy. Release Date: 7 September 2010. Directed By: Eric Till. Rated: G. Studio: WHV Archive WHVA . Running Time: 105. Region: 0. Display: Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV. Audio: Dolby Digital Mono English. Discs: 1. Format: NTCS. Cast: Ann LancasterLandlady Anthony SharpHollis Billy MiltonAgent Bob NewhartGnatpole Bob ToddBritish Commissionaire Cesar RomeroCustoms Inspector Elizabeth CounsellMiss Glyn Frank SinguineauCustoms Man in Rio Geoffrey FrederickCustoms Man Hugo de VernierFrench Bank Official Jimmy ThompsonSalesman Julie May1st Charwoman Karl MaldenKlemper Kynaston ReevesQuintin Lynda BarronLouise Maggie SmithPatty Margaret CourtenayMrs. Hubbard Melinda MayNurse Paul DawkinsPritchard Paul FarrellLarry Peter JonesPrison Governor Peter UstinovMarcus Pendleton Raymond HuntleyClubman Robert MorleyCaesar Smith Sally FaulknerStewardess on Rio Plane Victor PlattBarman William BurleighPage Boy William MervynSir Charles Wilson. Crew: Art Director: Bill Andrews Cinematographer: Ken Higgins Composer Music Score: Laurie Johnson Director: Eric Till Producer: Mildred Freed Alberg Screenwriter: Ira Wallach Screenwriter: Peter Ustinov. Extras: DvdRWs G Clr Dvd Mod. Dimensions: 7.5L x 0.5H x 5.4W.