Hot Millions
1968 · Movie · G · 106 min · ★ 6.6 · 72% critics
A recently released con artist sees a fresh opportunity in the rise of office computers and talks his way into an insurance company job. As he tries to turn new technology into an embezzlement scheme, suspicion, workplace absurdity, and unexpected affection complicate the plan.
Also known as Computers Serve
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Details
- Years
- 1968
- Release date
- 1968-09-19
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Critic score
- 72/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (29 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like gentle capers such as The Hot Rock or Take the Money and Run; Not for you if you need fast pacing or big laughs.
Pros: gentle caper charm; witty lead interplay; playful 60s atmosphere | Cons: slow for some; dated computer logic; mild laugh count
Themes
- femme fatale
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1969 · nominated
Cast & crew
Peter Ustinov
as Marcus Pendleton / Caesar Smith
Maggie Smith
as Patty Terwilliger Smith
Karl Malden
as Carlton J. Klemper
Bob Newhart
as Willard C. Gnatpole
Robert Morley
as Caesar Smith
Cesar Romero
as Customs Inspector
Elizabeth Counsell
as Miss Glyn
Margaret Courtenay
as Mrs. Hubbard
Lynda Baron
as Louise the Waitress
- SB
Sean Barry-Weske
as Hippie in Boutique
Directed by Eric Till