description Avanti! Overview
Avanti! is a 1972 comedy film directed by Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemmon and Juliet Mills. It adapts Samuel A. Taylor’s 1968 Broadway play about an American businessman investigating his father's death in Italy, discovering the deceased was involved with a mistress.
The screenplay was written by Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
info Avanti! Specifications
| Country | Italy |
| Year | 1972 |
help Avanti! FAQ
What is the source story behind Avanti!?
Avanti! adapts Samuel A. Taylor's 1968 Broadway play. The play-to-film link is a concrete adaptation fact.
Who directed Avanti! and when was it released?
It was directed by Billy Wilder and released in 1972. These are clear credit and date anchors for catalog searching.
Who stars in the film?
The listing names Jack Lemmon and Juliet Mills in the cast. This is a specific casting detail useful for film-era browsing.
What is the main plot setup?
The premise follows an American businessman investigating his father's death in Italy and discovering a past relationship with a mistress. That is the central narrative hook used for search and summary.
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