Avanti!(1972)
When someone knocks on your door and says permesso?... be careful before you say Avanti!
Avanti! Synopsis
A successful businessman travels to Italy to arrange for the return of his tycoon father's body, only to learn that dear old dad died with his longtime mistress.
Avanti! (1972) is a comedy and romance film directed by Billy Wilder, released on December 17, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill and Edward Andrews. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 275 ratings.
- Director:
- Billy Wilder
- Writers:
- Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond, Samuel A. Taylor
- Producers:
- Billy Wilder
- Cinematographer:
- Luigi Kuveiller
- Composer:
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Production:
- The Mirisch Company, United Artists, Jalem Productions, Phalanx Productions, PEA
- Budget:
- $2,750,000
- Revenue:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Avanti! (1972) Trailer
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Avanti! Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Avanti!.
Classic Trailer
Trailer
Wendell Learns His Late Father's Secret
Clip
"Are You Following Me?"
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Wrong Passport
Clip
Avanti! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Lemmon
as Wendell Armbruster, Jr.
Juliet Mills
as Pamela Piggott
Clive Revill
as Carlo Carlucci
Edward Andrews
as J.J. Blodgett
Gianfranco Barra
as Bruno
Franco Angrisano
as Arnoldo Trotta
Pippo Franco
as Mattarazzo
- Franco Acampora
Franco Acampora
as Armando Trotta
Giselda Castrini
as Anna
- Raffaele Mottola
Raffaele Mottola
as Passport Officer
- Lino Coletta
Lino Coletta
as Cipriani
- Harry Ray
Harry Ray
as Dr. Fleischmann
Key crew
Directed by Billy Wilder, written by Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond and Samuel A. Taylor, produced by Billy Wilder.
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Avanti! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 275 ratings.
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Avanti! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Avanti! online?
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Avanti! (1972) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Avanti!?
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The main cast of Avanti! (1972) includes Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills, Clive Revill, Edward Andrews and Gianfranco Barra. The film was directed by Billy Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Avanti! released?
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Avanti! was released on December 17, 1972 and runs for 2h 18m.
Is Avanti! worth watching?
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Avanti! (1972) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 275 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Avanti!?
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Yes. The official Avanti! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.