The Statue
“The face was his... the body was his... but suddenly — hello "Charlie"”
Synopsis
Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on Bolt's celebrity, arranges for the U.S. to commission a statue for a London square to honor Bolt's achievement. Bolt's Italian wife, a renowned artist, sculpts an 18-foot nude of Bolt. In a pique, because he's neglected her for years to do his work, she gives the statue a spectacular phallus, telling Bolt that he wasn't its model. Thinking he's a cuckold, Bolt goes on a jealous search for a man matching the statue. The diplomat, too, wants changes in the statue to protect his conservative image. Can art and love reconcile?
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The Statue 1971 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-23
Top Cast
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David Niven
Alex Bolt
Virna Lisi
Rhonda Bolt
Robert Vaughn
Ray Whiteley
Ann Bell
Pat Demarest
John Cleese
Harry
Tim Brooke-Taylor
Hillcrest
Hugh Burden
Sir Geoffrey
Erik Chitty
Mouser
Derek Francis
Sanders
Susan Travers
Mrs. Southwick
Desmond Walter-Ellis
Mr. Southwick
David Allister
Mr. Westbury
Maureen Lane
Mrs. Westbury
Zoe Sallis
Mrs. Euston
Graham Chapman
News reader
Mario Guizzardi
George French (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Amateau
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Norden
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- The Statue
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Josef Shaftel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Amateau
Denis Norden
Riz Ortolani
Piero Portalupi
Ernest Hosler
Anis Nohra
Department Leadership Roster
Rod Amateau
Director
Denis Norden
Writer
Annalisa Nasalli-Rocca
Costume Design
Piero Portalupi
Director of Photography
Anis Nohra
Producer
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Ernest Hosler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Statue
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What is The Statue about?
Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on Bolt's celebrity, arranges for the U.S. to commission a statue for a London square to honor Bolt's achievement. Bolt's Italian wife, a renowned artist, sculpts an 18-foot nude of Bolt. In a pique, because he's neglected her for years to do his work, she gives the statue a spectacular phallus, telling Bolt that he wasn't its model. Thinking he's a cuckold, Bolt goes on a jealous search for a man matching the statue. The diplomat, too, wants changes in the statue to protect his conservative image. Can art and love reconcile?
Who directed The Statue?
The Statue was directed by Rod Amateau.
Who stars in The Statue?
The principal cast of The Statue includes David Niven, Virna Lisi, Robert Vaughn, Ann Bell, John Cleese.
When was The Statue released and how long is it?
The Statue was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Statue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Statue was composed by Riz Ortolani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Statue?
The Statue holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).