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Fitzwilly (1967)
Director: Delbert Mann
Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Barbara Feldon, John McGiver, Edith Evans
Runtime102 min
RatingNR
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When Miss Vicki's father dies, she becomes the world's greatest philanthropist. Unfortunately, she is flat broke! Her loyal butler, Claude Fitzwilliam, leads the household staff to rob from various businesses by charging goods to various wealthy people and misdirecting the shipments, all to keep Miss Vicki's standard of living.
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Fitzwilly (1967), directed by Delbert Mann, is a critically acclaimed comedy-romance film that has developed a cult following over the years. While it did not receive major awards recognition, the film has been praised for its clever plot and the strong performances from its lead actors. With an IMDb rating of 7.1/10, the film appears to have found a receptive audience among viewers who appreciate its unique blend of humor and heart.
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Directed by the acclaimed Delbert Mann, Fitzwilly (1967) blends comedy and romance in a delightfully clever story about a loyal butler's scheme to maintain his wealthy employer's lavish lifestyle. Dick Van Dyke shines in his lead role, bringing charisma and humor to this tale of Robin Hood-esque antics that will delight fans of offbeat, character-driven comedies.
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Fitzwilly is a 1967 American romantic comedy film directed by Delbert Mann, based on Poyntz Tyler's 1960 novel A Garden of Cucumbers and adapted for the screen by Isobel Lennart. Its title refers to the nickname of its protagonist, Claude Fitzwilliam, an unusually intelligent and highly educated mastermind of a butler played by Dick Van Dyke, who commits robberies to maintain the luxurious lifestyle of his employer. The film co-stars Barbara Feldon in her first feature-film role.
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