Mr. Billion (1977)

User Rating:

5.2/10   

Director:

Jonathan Kaplan

Writers:

Ken Friedman (writer)
Jonathan Kaplan (writer)

Release Date:

3 March 1977 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Comedy | Romance | Action

Tagline:

The eyes of the nation are on . . . MR. BILLION!

Plot:

Anthony Falcon is a billionaire. After he dies, he leaves his entire estate to his Italian nephew, Guido Falcone...

Plot Keywords:

Mechanic | Italian | Billionaire | Nephew | Inheritance

Cast

Terence Hill	...	Guido Falcone
Valerie Perrine	...	Rosie Jones
Jackie Gleason	...	John Cutler
Slim Pickens	...	Duane Hawkins
William Redfield	...	Leopold Lacy
Chill Wills	...	Col. Clayton T. Winkle
Dick Miller	...	Bernie
R.G. Armstrong	...	Sheriff T.C. Bishop
Kate Heflin	...	Lucy
Sam Laws	...	Pops Dinwitty
Johnny Ray McGhee	...	Carnell Dinwitty
David S. Cass Sr.	...	Boss Kidnapper (as Dave Cass)
Bob Minor	...	Black Kidnapper
Leo Rossi	...	Italian Kidnapper
Frances Heflin	...	Mrs. Apple Pie

Also Known As:

The Windfall

Runtime:

89 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Finland:K-16 | Iceland:L | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | USA:PG | Netherlands:12

Filming Locations:

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company:

Pantheon Films

Trivia:

Final film of Chill Wills.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: By 1976 San Francisco cable cars no longer went to Presidio Avenue, which is painted on the front, and were no longer operated by the California Street Cable R.R. Company, which is painted on the side panel.

Movie Connections:

Edited into 42nd Street Forever, Volume 2: The Deuce (2006) (V)

Fun Movie with everything you would expect from Terence Hill

In true Terence Hill fashion this movie will not let you down. You have a classic cast of Hill, Gleason, & an extra treat of Slim Pickens (Who, no matter what role, is always a fun character to have). This film is basically about an Italian mechanic who has been left a billion dollar fortune but must reach San Fran, USA in order to claim it.. throw in a bunch of goofy mobsters who want to kidnap Hill and lure him off his path towards the fortune & a bunch of others who don't want to see him as heir to the throne of big business. The leading lady was below par in the acting department but it is still a fun romp from Italy, across America, and all the crazy chases and situations that come up in-between. Fans of Terence Hill will know what to expect and will be pleased. & as with most Hill movies, you will see lots of familiar faces from past movies of his. The best part of this & other films of his is the obvious amount of fun they were having making it & not unlike all his other films, they are child friendly. Free of harsh words, sex, & gore. If you happen to see it in a video store give it a shot, perfect for those rainy saturday afternoons.