" If only I could steal enough to become an honest man "

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Peter Sellers become an overnight sensation long before he reach the stage where he could reject offers. Although he did in fact refuse many, this delightful offering was not one of them. The comedy film is called " After The Fox " and is the story of a famous international criminal whom we find is doing hard time in a prison in Italy. The story written by Neil Simon (The Odd Couple) is about Aldo Vanucci (Peter Sellers) who is contracted by Mr. Okra (Akim Tamiroff) to smuggle into Italy a stolen consignment of Gold Bullion. To do this 'The Fox' and his cohorts (Paolo Stoppa, Tino Buazzelli and Mac Ronay) pretend to be an international director and film crew. As Federico Febrizi, he flatters Tony Powell (Victor Mature) and convinces him to star in his Neo-realistic, but fabricated movie with his own sister 'Gina Romantica' (Britt Ekland) and vehemently protested by Tony's manager, Harry (Martin Balsam). The entire movie is one hilarious romp to the seaside and played to the max with the locals who just want to be in a movie. Of all the films Sellers has ever done, this is my favorite and is a tribute to the late great Victor Mature. The sound track is wonderfully memorable as the theme is sung by the British group, the Hollies and Sellers himself. A Classic in the best tradition. ****

score 8/10

thinker1691 1 February 2010

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