Question 1

Which boutique owned by The Beatles appears in a shopping scene?

Accepted Answer

Patty Terwilliger Smith takes Willard C. Gnatpole shopping at the Apple Boutique on Baker Street, London, owned by The Beatles. The boutique was only open for several months in 1968 and this film provides one of the few filmed glimpses of it.

Question 2

What car does Bob Newhart's character drive in the film?

Accepted Answer

The car driven by Willard C. Gnatpole, played by Bob Newhart, is a Jensen Interceptor.

Question 3

Why were Peter Ustinov's and Maggie Smith's characters changed to British?

Accepted Answer

Peter Ustinov agreed to be in the film on condition that the American setting was changed to British, and his and Maggie Smith's characters were made British, though their very American names were retained. He also did extensive rewriting.

Question 4

How does the con artist plan to embezzle money in the film?

Accepted Answer

A con artist gains employment at an insurance company in order to embezzle money by re-programming their new wonder computer.

Question 5

Which awards did 'Hot Millions' receive nominations for?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards from the Academy Awards in 1969 and the Writers Guild of America in 1969.

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