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Il cadavere in cantina

Titolo originale: Nothing But the Best
  • 1964
  • VM14
  • 1h 39min
VALUTAZIONE IMDb
6,5/10
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Il cadavere in cantina (1964)
SatireComedy

Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaA young and ambitious businessman hires an unemployed upper-class man to tutor him in the life skills which he thinks are necessary to succeed. When he succeeds, disaster threatens.A young and ambitious businessman hires an unemployed upper-class man to tutor him in the life skills which he thinks are necessary to succeed. When he succeeds, disaster threatens.A young and ambitious businessman hires an unemployed upper-class man to tutor him in the life skills which he thinks are necessary to succeed. When he succeeds, disaster threatens.

  • Regia
    • Clive Donner
  • Sceneggiatura
    • Frederic Raphael
    • Stanley Ellin
  • Star
    • Alan Bates
    • Denholm Elliott
    • Harry Andrews
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  • VALUTAZIONE IMDb
    6,5/10
    558
    LA TUA VALUTAZIONE
    • Regia
      • Clive Donner
    • Sceneggiatura
      • Frederic Raphael
      • Stanley Ellin
    • Star
      • Alan Bates
      • Denholm Elliott
      • Harry Andrews
    • 18Recensioni degli utenti
    • 13Recensioni della critica
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    • Nominato ai 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 vittoria e 3 candidature totali

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    Alan Bates
    Alan Bates
    • Jimmy Brewster
    Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott
    • Charlie Prince
    Harry Andrews
    Harry Andrews
    • Mr. Horton
    Millicent Martin
    Millicent Martin
    • Ann…
    Pauline Delaney
    Pauline Delaney
    • Mrs. March
    Godfrey Quigley
    Godfrey Quigley
    • Coates
    Alison Leggatt
    Alison Leggatt
    • Mrs. Brewster
    Lucinda Curtis
    Lucinda Curtis
    • Nadine
    Nigel Stock
    Nigel Stock
    • Ferris
    James Villiers
    James Villiers
    • Hugh
    Drewe Henley
    Drewe Henley
    • Denis
    Avice Landone
    Avice Landone
    • Mrs. Horton
    • (as Avice Landon)
    Ernest Clark
    Ernest Clark
    • Roberts
    William Rushton
    • Gerry
    Peter Madden
    Peter Madden
    • Ex-Politician
    Robert Bruce
    Robert Bruce
    • Basil
    Anneke Wills
    Anneke Wills
    • Girl
    • (as Annika Wills)
    Alan Rothwell
    Alan Rothwell
    • Young Man
    • Regia
      • Clive Donner
    • Sceneggiatura
      • Frederic Raphael
      • Stanley Ellin
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    7trimmerb1234

    Air, Hair, Lair. Real or a Sexton Blake?

    A pretty superb black comedy with award winning screenplay by American born Frederick Raphael, distinguished screenwriter. A good story, great performances and excellent production. And, more than 50 years later, still fresh. Popular music, fashions, decor, language, behaviour -so much has changed in 50 years. But a lot remains unchanged: money and class to name but two.

    Brewster (Alan Bates) is an exceptional young man. Of lower middle class background he can maintain a habitually pleasant expression, be charming and humorous, is very quick-witted, opportunistic, coldly calculating , completely unscrupulous and will do anything necessary to feed an almost unlimited ambition - without ever losing his habitual pleasant expression. Brewster is determined to climb the social ladder but the exclusive club of the upper class and very wealthy keeps its doors firmly shut to him and his like. However a happy chance meeting suggests a scheme to breach the club's defences. One of its members (Mr Prince - Denholm Elliot), thoroughly-disgraced son, disowned by his family, can be persuaded, for money, to train Brewster in the ways of his class: how to dress, how to speak, how to behave. And quick learner, Brewster turns out to be. But Brewster is no snob and is always practical: while it's his boss's daughter he plans to wed, he nevertheless finds it advantageous to retain a place in his middle-aged landlady's heart and bed.

    But it is the screenplay which received the film's single award and the dialogue is at its smartest as Prince instructs imposter Brewster in the ways of the class he aspires to join. It's not just their opinions but the different manner with which each must be delivered. Faking an Oxbridge background, how to behave when watching college rowing (be ostentatiously disparaging as if an older and better rower). Suitable opinions (circa 1963) on foreigners: Americans - "let us down badly over Suez". Black people "make fine cricketers". The commandments seem to include: be brief, never bore, never be overly earnest, understate, don't be adventurous.

    This is Frederick Raphaels satire and take on the British upper classes, that a clever fake can remain under all circumstances undetected. I think the evidence is that their antennae are especially finely tuned for the avoidance of just such unfortunate marriages. However history suggests that the titled owner of the grand London estate agents auctioneers (Harry Andrews) where Brewster works, prizes business acumen over actual social background. Over time, with good schooling for the next generation, social class can be retained. But without money neither a growing financial empire nor a dynasty is possible.

    Some great moments as when Brewster's pleasant expression is tested to its limits when a familiar large case arrives at his shortly be in-laws grand house, and falls from a considerable height. Bates and Denholm Elliot are both superb. A great British film.

    Until Talking Pictures TV came on the scene and revived some of these quality films, I would have never realised the cinema talent Britain had. So badly are we let down by the broadcasters
    7Bunuel1976

    NOTHING BUT THE BEST (Clive Donner, 1964) ***

    A film from the "Swinging London" era and, like much of the output pertaining to that camp, one that feels quite dated when viewed today. It nevertheless maintains a sense of style throughout (Nicolas Roeg was the cinematographer) and the familiar plot (following the exploits of a social climber in the none-too-exciting world of high-finance – suffice to say that it is sometimes hard to discern the exact function of the various minor characters the protagonist comes into contact with!) still works thanks to the blackly comic vein in Frederic Raphael's script and Alan Bates' central performance as the cocky anti-hero. Even so, the supporting cast is just as notable – highlighting in particular Denholm Elliott (as Bates' 'tutor' in the money-making ways and whom he later callously disposes of), Millicent Martin (as the high-society girl he sets his sights on: she also sings the title number!), Harry Andrews (as the latter's father and Bates' boss), Pauline Delany (as Bates' ageing landlady and occasional fling) and James Villiers (as, typically, an upper-class twit and Martin's intended). The inherent amorality at work anticipates ALFIE (1966) in many ways (incidentally, Martin turned up here as well): though a box-office smash and a multi-Oscar nominee, I had actually found that film to be similarly overrated. The twist involving Elliott's true identity – which threatens to expose Bates for what he is, but which he still manages to turn in his favor (since the script clearly wants us to root for him) – does end proceedings on a high note in this case. For the record, this seems to be another ultra-rare title, having acquired it via a less-than-optimal copy culled from an old TV broadcast
    10negevoli-44

    Very funny satire -- Alan Bates at his peak.

    I haven't see this movie for years but remember loving it. It is devilishly clever and beautifully filmed, with a great cast, especially Alan Bates. I had forgotten the name of it and now that I have found it, I plan to buy it for my personal collection. Let's face it, you almost can't go wrong with a British comedy and this is one of the best.
    9autobenelux

    wonderful ,the rakes progress in modern dress

    What a superb film in my opinion difficult to beat. The British system slyly used to the main characters advantage . Alan Bates and Denholm Elliot excel in this classy tongue in cheek rendition of how to succeed. A film worthy of release particularly since the demise of both main stars.
    6athanasiosze

    6.4/10. Borderline recommendable.

    It's not very good, i could live without watching it, too much plot armor and the pace is uneven : At times, it seems it's gonna be great but it's never becoming that interesting neither intense.

    Yet, it was a fun ride. Bates is charismatic and delightful to watch, same as Elliott and Martin. There are even some unpredictable moments, i'll spare the details in order to avoid spoilers. Overall it's enjoyable and dark comedy fans will enjoy it mostly. But for sure, it's not as clever as it thinks it is and you are gonna need a lot of suspension of disbelief in order to buy what is happening here.

    Ending is exactly as the previous moments. Not as clever as they thought, and if you think it thoroughly, it doesn't even make sense. But as i said, actors are so charismatic that they make it work.

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      On the commentary track for Saint Jack (1979), director Peter Bogdanovich said he became a huge fan of Denholm Elliott after watching this film, which was before he became a director. He cast Elliott in an important co-starring role in Rumori fuori scena (1992), which was his last film.
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      Gerry: Is Rembrandt hip or square this week?

    • Curiosità sui crediti
      Closing credits epilogue: ? THE END IS A PHRASE WHICH USUALLY CLOSES OTHER PEOPLES STORIES: IT NEVER APPLIES TO ONES OWN
    • Colonne sonore
      Title Song
      (Nothing But The Best)

      Sung by Millicent Martin

      To Music by Ron Grainer and Lyrics by Frederic Raphael

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    Dettagli

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    • Data di uscita
      • 1965 (Italia)
    • Paese di origine
      • Regno Unito
    • Lingua
      • Inglese
    • Celebre anche come
      • Nothing But the Best
    • Luoghi delle riprese
      • Richmond, Londra, Inghilterra, Regno Unito
    • Azienda produttrice
      • Domino Productions
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