The Honey Pot
“You are cordially invited to enjoy a perfectly elegant case of murder!”
Synopsis
In Venice, a millionaire hires an actor to help him prank three greedy exes into thinking he's dying and leaving his fortune to one of them.
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The Honey Pot (1967) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-17
Top Cast
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Rex Harrison
Cecil Fox
Susan Hayward
Mrs. Sheridan
Cliff Robertson
William McFly
Capucine
Princess Dominique
Edie Adams
Merle McGill
Maggie Smith
Sarah Watkins
Adolfo Celi
Inspector Rizzi
Hugh Manning
Volpone
David Dodimead
Mosca
Mimmo Poli
Cook (uncredited)
Luigi Scavran
Massimo (uncredited)
Jack Benny
Violinist Outside Restaurant (uncredited)
Herschel Bernardi
Oscar Ludwig (uncredited) (scenes deleted)
Massimo Serato
The Pretender (uncredited) (scenes deleted)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
May 21, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- The Honey Pot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Famous Artists Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Thomas Sterling, Frederick Knott, Ben Jonson
John Addison
Gianni Di Venanzo
David Bretherton
Charles K. Feldman
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Director
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
Gianni Di Venanzo
Director of Photography
David Bretherton
Editor
John DeCuir
Production Design
Rolf Gerard
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Honey Pot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Honey Pot about?
In Venice, a millionaire hires an actor to help him prank three greedy exes into thinking he's dying and leaving his fortune to one of them.
Who directed The Honey Pot?
The Honey Pot was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in The Honey Pot?
The principal cast of The Honey Pot includes Rex Harrison, Susan Hayward, Cliff Robertson, Capucine, Edie Adams.
When was The Honey Pot released and how long is it?
The Honey Pot was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Honey Pot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Honey Pot was composed by John Addison.
Is The Honey Pot based on a book or true story?
The Honey Pot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Sterling".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Honey Pot?
The Honey Pot holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).