Movie Details - _Release Date:_ March 1977 - _Country:_ United States - _Language:_ English - _Genre:_ Action, Comedy - _Runtime:_ 89 minutes - _Director:_ Jonathan Kaplan - _Cast:_ Terence Hill, Valerie Perrine, Jackie Gleason, Slim Pickens
Plot "Mr. Billion" is a 1977 American action comedy film directed by Jonathan Kaplan. The movie follows the story of Anthony Falcon (Terence Hill), an Italian mechanic who inherits a billion-dollar fortune from a distant relative. However, there's a catch: Falcon must claim his inheritance in the United States within 20 days, or the fortune will be forfeited. Falcon sets out on a series of misadventures, pursued by a variety of villains, including a corrupt lawyer (Jackie Gleason) and a seductive con artist (Valerie Perrine).
Themes - Action: The film features plenty of action sequences, including car chases, shootouts, and hand-to-hand combat. - Comedy: The movie includes a mix of slapstick humor, witty one-liners, and comedic misunderstandings. - Adventure: The film takes the viewer on a thrilling adventure, with Falcon navigating a complex web of intrigue and deception.
Cast Salaries - Terence Hill (Anthony Falcon): $500,000 (approximately $2.2 million adjusted for inflation) - Valerie Perrine (Rosie): $200,000 (approximately $900,000 adjusted for inflation) - Jackie Gleason (John Curtis): $300,000 (approximately $1.3 million adjusted for inflation) - Slim Pickens (Texas): $100,000 (approximately $450,000 adjusted for inflation)
Awards and Nominations - None notable
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