Hot Millions (1968)

In the late 1960s world of corporate gambits and computerization, Marcus Pendleton (Sir Peter Ustinov), a charming Cockney con artist, steps out from the shadows of prison, having served time for embezzlement. With his release, he finds himself lost in a new era where ledgers have been replaced by computers, and the art of swindling has changed. In a crafty scheme for survival, Marcus persuades Caesar Smith (Robert Morley), a renowned computer whiz, to abandon his life of codes and algorithms for the enchanting allure of butterfly hunting in the Amazon. Seizing the opportunity, Pendleton slips into Caesar's identity, infiltrating the corporate world with a newfound legitimacy. As he navigates this uncharted territory, Marcus embarks on a grand operation, orchestrating a complex network of insurance fraud that sends claim checks to his various aliases scattered across Europe, all under the unsuspecting eyes of his superiors. In the midst of this high-stakes game, he encounters the delightfully inept secretary, Patty Terwilliger Smith (Dame Maggie Smith), a woman of many quirks and no discernible talents, save for her frustratingly unfulfilled passion for the flute. Drawn into her eccentric charm, Marcus, as Caesar, marries her, adding yet another layer of complexity to his intricate scheme. Now, he must not only safeguard his ill-gotten wealth but also protect his newfound love from his labyrinth of deception. In this engaging tale of love, ambition, and subterfuge, Hot Millions poses the question: Can one man outsmart a world that's catching up too fast?

Hot Millions is a comedy movie featuring Peter Ustinov.

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