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Fitzwilly Strikes Back

Original title: Fitzwilly
  • 19671967
  • UU
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.6K
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Dick Van Dyke and Barbara Feldon in Fitzwilly Strikes Back (1967)
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  • Comedy
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A butler and the staff of an eccentric aged philanthropist whose family wealth is exhausted engage in larceny and crimes to maintain her lifestyle and provide funds for her charitable activi... Read allA butler and the staff of an eccentric aged philanthropist whose family wealth is exhausted engage in larceny and crimes to maintain her lifestyle and provide funds for her charitable activities.A butler and the staff of an eccentric aged philanthropist whose family wealth is exhausted engage in larceny and crimes to maintain her lifestyle and provide funds for her charitable activities.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.6K
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  • Director
    • Delbert Mann
  • Writers
    • Isobel Lennart(screenplay)
    • Poyntz Tyler(based on a novel by)
  • Stars
    • Dick Van Dyke
    • Barbara Feldon
    • John McGiver
Top credits
  • Director
    • Delbert Mann
  • Writers
    • Isobel Lennart(screenplay)
    • Poyntz Tyler(based on a novel by)
  • Stars
    • Dick Van Dyke
    • Barbara Feldon
    • John McGiver
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Fitzwilly
    Trailer 2:30
    Fitzwilly

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    Dick Van Dyke and Barbara Feldon in Fitzwilly Strikes Back (1967)
    Dick Van Dyke and Barbara Feldon in Fitzwilly Strikes Back (1967)
    Dick Van Dyke and Barbara Feldon in Fitzwilly Strikes Back (1967)
    Dick Van Dyke and Barbara Feldon in Fitzwilly Strikes Back (1967)
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    Dick Van Dyke in Fitzwilly Strikes Back (1967)

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    Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke
    • Claude R. Fitzwilliamas Claude R. Fitzwilliam
    Barbara Feldon
    Barbara Feldon
    • Juliet Nowellas Juliet Nowell
    John McGiver
    John McGiver
    • Albertas Albert
    Edith Evans
    Edith Evans
    • Miss Victoria Woodworthas Miss Victoria Woodworth
    Harry Townes
    Harry Townes
    • Mr. Nowellas Mr. Nowell
    John Fiedler
    John Fiedler
    • Mr. Morton Dunneas Mr. Morton Dunne
    Anne Seymour
    Anne Seymour
    • Grimsbyas Grimsby
    Norman Fell
    Norman Fell
    • Oberblatzas Oberblatz
    Cecil Kellaway
    Cecil Kellaway
    • Buckmasteras Buckmaster
    Stephen Strimpell
    • Byron Caseyas Byron Casey
    Helen Kleeb
    Helen Kleeb
    • Mrs. Mortimeras Mrs. Mortimer
    Paul Reed
    Paul Reed
    • Prettikinas Prettikin
    Albert Carrier
    Albert Carrier
    • Pierreas Pierre
    Nelson Olmsted
    Nelson Olmsted
    • Simmonsas Simmons
    Dennis Cooney
    • Assistant D.A. Elliot Adamsas Assistant D.A. Elliot Adams
    Noam Pitlik
    Noam Pitlik
    • Charlesas Charles
    Anthony Eustrel
    Anthony Eustrel
    • Garlandas Garland
    • (as Antony Eustrel)
    Sam Waterston
    Sam Waterston
    • Oliveras Oliver
    • Director
      • Delbert Mann
    • Writers
      • Isobel Lennart(screenplay)
      • Poyntz Tyler(based on a novel by)
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    Storyline

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    When Miss Vicki's father dies she continues with her charitable donations. Unfortunately, the family wealth is depleted and she is flat broke. Her loyal butler, Claude Fitzwilliam, known as Fitzwilly, leads the household staff to steal from various businesses by misrepresenting themselves, charging goods to other wealthy people and misdirecting the goods shipments, all to maintain Miss Vicki's standard of living and her philanthropy. With Fitzwilly's encouragement, Miss Vicki is writing a "Dictionary for Dopes" which contains all possible phonetic spellings of a word, and gives the reader the correct one, and for that she needs a secretary. Juliet is hired and she is suspicious and she discovers what is going on while at the same time falling in love with Fitzwilly. Juliet agrees to allow Fitzwilly to carry out one more big caper before they get married that will keep Miss Vicki comfortable for the rest of her days. —Danny Kelly<dbgvk@canada.com>
    • secretary
    • butler
    • philanthropist
    • spelling
    • new york city
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    • Taglines
      • He's a crook, an embezzler, a conman, a forger...You'll love him!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • U
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In 1974, Roger Kirwood opened a restaurant in Northampton, Massachusetts, called "Fitzwilly's," inspired by the original Dick Van Dyke film, featuring the film poster in its entrance. The restaurant is still in operation today. Whereas, the Gimbels department store, featured in the film, closed in 1987. As well, the B. Altman's department store, also featured in the film, closed in 1989.
    • Goofs
      When Fitzwilly is picking out a piano there is a moving shadow from a piece of equipment.
    • Quotes

      Juliet Nowell: Oh, my! I mean, hi.

      Claude R. Fitzwilliam: Good evening.

      Juliet Nowell: I didn't mean to sound so startled. It's just that I've never seen a butler in full reg before. Are there many of you left?

      Claude R. Fitzwilliam: We're - getting scarce. Like so many things, such as good manners.

    • Soundtracks
      Make Me Rainbows
      Lyrics by Marilyn Bergman and Alan Bergman

      Music by John Williams (as Johnny Williams)

    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    An ethical & fun film
    I was surprised by one review deeming it unethical. The butler was in the wrong though for unselfish reasons. The story both had romance (& like another reviewer I too had a crush on Barbara Feldon in my preteen 1960's years) and rebuke: she saw the butler's heart and insisted that he end his life of crime and help the old lady only through honest ways. Good heart & bad action was changed to good heart & good action, wasn't it. And it was great fun too. This is a film that I'm looking to get my hands on. Dick van Dyke has had some good films (eg Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), and this is one of his best.
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    • Vinny37
    • Jul 16, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 1968 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fitzwilly
    • Filming locations
      • Steinway Hall, 109-113 West 57th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • The Mirisch Corporation
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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