United States / Feb 01, 1971 / G
Runaway hilarity when Don Knotts runs down City Hall...in search of the buried secrets of a gang of crooked politicians. The movie the entire family will enjoy!
1h 43min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Don Knotts is Hollis Figg, the dumbest bookkeeper in town. When the city fathers buy a second-hand computer to cover up their financial shenanigans, they promote Figg to look after things, knowing he'll never catch on. Their plan backfires when Figg becomes self-important and accidentally discovers their plot.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Zuckert | Commissioner Henderson |
| Pitt Herbert | Dr. Schmidt |
| Robert P. Lieb | Commissioner Hayes |
| Bob Hastings | Chris Groat |
| Bruce Kirby | Dale Groat |
| Stuart Nisbet | Gentry Groat |
| James Millhollin | Funeral Director |
| Fay DeWitt | Grace |
| Savannah Bentley | Ethel Purvis |
| Athena Lorde | Agnes |
| Bill Quinn | Asst. Atty. Gen. John Carmoni |
| John Archer | Gerard |
| Eddie Quillan | Old Man |
| Benny Rubin | Max |
| Billy Sands | Bowling Alley Manager |
| Clay Tanner | Motorcycle Officer |
| Gordon Armitage | Reporter (uncredited) |
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| Charles Cirillo | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Ben Frommer | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Wesley Gale | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Kathryn Janssen | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Chester Jones | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Kenner G. Kemp | Man in Line in Diner (uncredited) |
| Ron Nyman | Paramedic (uncredited) |
| Anthony Redondo | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Hank Robinson | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Edwin Rochelle | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Eddie Smith | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Al Bain | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyFamily
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | How to Frame a Figg |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Universal Pictures |
| Release date | 1 febbraio 1971 |
| Production | Edward Montagne |
| Writer | Don Knotts, Edward Montagne, George Tibbles |
| Editing | Sam E. Waxman |
| Cinematography | William Margulies |
| Assistant directors | Alan Rafkin |
| Camera operators | William Margulies |
| Additional photography | William Margulies |
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| Production design | Alexander Golitzen, John J. Lloyd, James M. Walters Sr. |
| Art direction | Alexander Golitzen, John J. Lloyd, James M. Walters Sr. |
| Set decoration | James M. Walters Sr., Alexander Golitzen, John J. Lloyd |
| Music | Vic Mizzy, Stanley Wilson |
| Sound | Vic Mizzy, Stanley Wilson |
| Costume design | Helen Colvig |
| Makeup | Helen Colvig |
| Hairstyling | Helen Colvig |
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