The Statue (1971)
The Statue is a 1971 comedy movie directed by Rod Amateau, with a running time of 1h 24m. It stars David Niven, Virna Lisi and Robert Vaughn.
Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on Bolt's celebrity, arranges for the U.S. to commission a statue for a London square to honor Bolt's achievement. Bolt's Italian wife, a renowned artist, sculpts an 18-foot nude of Bolt. In a pique, because he's neglected her for years to do his work, she gives the statue a spectacular phallus, telling Bolt that he wasn't its model. Thinking he's a cuckold, Bolt goes on a jealous search for a man matching the statue. The diplomat, too, wants changes in the statue to protect his conservative image. Can art and love reconcile?
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What is The Statue about?
Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on Bolt's celebrity, arranges for the U.S. to commission a statue for a London square to honor Bolt's achievement. Bolt's Italian wife, a renowned artist, sculpts an 18-foot nude of Bolt. In a pique, because he's neglected her for years to do his work, she gives the statue a spectacular phallus, telling Bolt that he wasn't its model. Thinking he's a cuckold, Bolt goes on a jealous search for a man matching the statue. The diplomat, too, wants changes in the statue to protect his conservative image. Can art and love reconcile?
When was The Statue released?
The Statue was released on 27 January 1971.
How long is The Statue?
The Statue runs 1h 24m.
Who made The Statue?
The Statue was directed by Rod Amateau.
Cast
- David Niven as Alex Bolt
- Virna Lisi as Rhonda Bolt
- Robert Vaughn as Ray Whiteley
- Ann Bell as Pat Demarest
- John Cleese as Harry
- Tim Brooke-Taylor as Hillcrest
- Hugh Burden as Sir Geoffrey
- Erik Chitty as Mouser
- Derek Francis as Sanders
- Susan Travers as Mrs. Southwick
- Desmond Walter-Ellis as Mr. Southwick
- David Allister as Mr. Westbury