Avanti!
"When someone knocks on your door and says permesso?... be careful before you say Avanti!"
Originally released in 1972. Avanti! is a comedy/romance film. directed by Billy Wilder. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, and Clive Revill
Synopsis
A successful businessman travels to Italy to arrange for the return of his tycoon father's body, only to learn that dear old dad died with his longtime mistress.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (253 votes)
Budget
$2.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$3M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jack Lemmon
as Wendell Armbruster, Jr.
Juliet Mills
as Pamela Piggott
Clive Revill
as Carlo Carlucci
Edward Andrews
as J.J. Blodgett
Gianfranco Barra
as Bruno
Franco Angrisano
as Arnoldo Trotta
Pippo Franco
as Mattarazzo
Franco Acampora
as Armando Trotta
Giselda Castrini
as Anna
Raffaele Mottola
as Passport Officer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,750,000
- Revenue
- $3,000,000
Production Companies
- The Mirisch Company
- United Artists
- Jalem Productions
- Phalanx Productions
- PEA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avanti! about?
A successful businessman travels to Italy to arrange for the return of his tycoon father's body, only to learn that dear old dad died with his longtime mistress.
Who directed Avanti!?
Avanti! was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is Avanti!?
Avanti! has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was Avanti! released?
Avanti! was released on December 17, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Avanti!?
The main cast of Avanti! includes Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill, Edward Andrews, Gianfranco Barra.
Is Avanti! worth watching?
Avanti! has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 253 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.