Summaries

Aging Broadway star Fitz Wynn, upset his wife wrote a lead role for a younger man, disguises himself as a handsome young Italian to snag the part. His wife is unaware as he pursues the role he believes should be his.

Broadway star Fitzroy Wynn (Christopher Plummer) is thrilled when his wife Lily (Dame Maggie Smith) writes a new script with a brilliant lead role. While egocentric Fitz thinks himself perfect for the role, Lily dashes his hopes when she admits she wants to find someone different for the part. Fitz refuses to give up his pursuit. Enlisting the reluctant help of his agent, Fitz poses as Roberto Terranova, a young Italian actor and the exact model of what Lily wants for the role. But trouble arises when Lily appears to be falling for the charming Italian, and Fitz is left to wonder just how serious she was about finding someone different.—Christine (blockbusterfreak)

Details

Keywords
  • standing ovation
  • film in film
  • rekindled romance
  • lake balaton hungary
  • hungarian filmmaking
Genres
  • Comedy
Release date Oct 16, 1984
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States Hungary
Language English Hungarian
Filming locations Hungary
Production companies Mafilm Hungarofilm Players Associates

Box office

Gross US & Canada $376686

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

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