Avanti!

1 9 7 2 (USA)

Billy Wilder's most neglected masterpiece is a sublime romantic comedy that stars Jack Lemmon as a harassed executive falling for he daughter of his father's mistress (Juliet Mills) in Italy.

The film is drawn out, yet plenty of wit and style in the script and classy acting by a good cast sustain interest. Director Billy Wilder isn't at his top form, but his execution is satisfactory. Also with Clive Revill and Edward Andrews.