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The Honey Pot

Play trailer Poster for The Honey Pot Released May 22, 1967 2h 11m Comedy Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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As an elaborate joke, the wealthy Cecil Fox (Rex Harrison) hires actor William McFly (Cliff Robertson) to play his personal assistant and invites three of his old flames, including Texan socialite Mrs. Lone-Star Crockett Sheridan (Susan Hayward), to visit him. Claiming to be on his deathbed, Fox has motives that remain unclear, and things take a surprising turn when one of the guests is found dead. As Inspector Rizzi (Adolfo Celi) investigates the crime, the plot of the mystery thickens.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Mankiewicz develops his story with loving care, explaining each turn and twist to make everything perfectly clear. Rated: 3/4 Oct 23, 2004 Full Review Wilfrid Sheed Esquire Magazine Harrison has reached that point in his self-creation where he can turn even a blowsy under-endowed movie like The Honey Pot to his own greater honor and glory. Feb 10, 2019 Full Review Penelope Houston The Spectator Rex Harrison and Maggie Smith take over the playing leaps to Wimbledon finalist standard. Jul 13, 2018 Full Review Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews "The Honey Pot" is a bright, Technicolor extravaganza that combines good acting, a clever, complex plot, solid direction and outstanding production. Rated: B+ Jul 22, 2011 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 3, 2005 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews This is really a stage production that doesn't work that well as a movie. Rated: C- Mar 24, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Frances H A terrific cast of top stars and at least 2 Academy Award winners. Lus gorgeous sets and a wonderfully clever plot that keeps surpristing you makes for great entertainment. I've loved this movie since I first saw it in the movie theaters in 1967. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/21 Full Review s r Saw it for the cast. It was intriguing at first, but then dropped into an oddity. Saw it on TCM. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Comedia clàsica, otra pelicula que pensè me iba a fascinar. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member just ok bedroom farce Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member A very, very youthful Maggie Smith in a supporting actress role....as she gets swept into a "scripted murder mystery" of sorts.... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member pretty good crime comedy but alas no 'fish called wanda':( Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Director

Rex Harrison

Cecil Sheridan Fox

Susan Hayward

Mrs. Lone Star Crockett Sheridan

Cliff Robertson

William McFly

Capucine

Princess Dominique

Edie Adams

Merle McGill

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Synopsis As an elaborate joke, the wealthy Cecil Fox (Rex Harrison) hires actor William McFly (Cliff Robertson) to play his personal assistant and invites three of his old flames, including Texan socialite Mrs. Lone-Star Crockett Sheridan (Susan Hayward), to visit him. Claiming to be on his deathbed, Fox has motives that remain unclear, and things take a surprising turn when one of the guests is found dead. As Inspector Rizzi (Adolfo Celi) investigates the crime, the plot of the mystery thickens.
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer
Charles K. Feldman, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Screenwriter
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
Famous Artists Productions
Genre
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 22, 1967, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Runtime
2h 11m
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