The Statue (1971)
The face was his... the body was his... but suddenly — hello "Charlie"
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?
Cast
- David Niven - Alex Bolt
- Virna Lisi - Rhonda Bolt
- Robert Vaughn - Ray Whiteley
- Ann Bell - Pat Demarest
- John Cleese - Harry
- Tim Brooke-Taylor - Hillcrest
- Hugh Burden - Sir Geoffrey
- Erik Chitty - Mouser
- Derek Francis - Sanders
- Susan Travers - Mrs. Southwick
Screenplay
Keywords
paranoia, search
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Who directed The Statue?
- The Statue was directed by Rod Amateau.
- Who stars in The Statue?
- The Statue stars David Niven, Virna Lisi, Robert Vaughn, Ann Bell, John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor.
- How long is The Statue?
- The Statue has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Statue?
- The Statue is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Statue produced?
- The Statue was produced in United Kingdom.