Hot Millions

Comedy, Crime · 1968G

"Any fool can steal. I've 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 co-scripts the Oscar-nominated screenplay about a dapper rogue (Ustinov) who uses a corporation's mainframe computer to issue checks to bogus companies, then proceeds to cash the checks. While he's stealing (sorry, embezzling) millions, delightful Maggie Smith nearly steals the show as a featherheaded secretary. Karl Malden as a pill-gobbling CEO and Bob Newhart, he of the button-down mind, add to the affable fun.

Starring

Irene Howard, Peter Ustinov, Maggie Smith, Douglas Twiddy, Karl Malden, John Grover, Peter Ustinov, Bob Newhart, Laurie Johnson, Robert Morley

Director

Eric Till