Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Rock Hudson | ... | Robert L. Talbot | |
Gina Lollobrigida | ... | Lisa Helena Fellini | |
Sandra Dee | ... | Sandy Stevens | |
Bobby Darin | ... | Tony | |
Walter Slezak | ... | Maurice Clavell | |
Brenda de Banzie | ... | Margaret Allison (as Brenda De Banzie) | |
Rossana Rory | ... | Anna | |
Ronald Howard | ... | Spencer | |
Joel Grey | ... | Beagle | |
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Ronnie Haran | ... | Sparrow |
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Chris Seitz | ... | Larry |
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Cindy Conroy | ... | Julia |
Joan Freeman | ... | Linda | |
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Nancy Anderson | ... | Patricia |
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Michael Eden | ... | Ron |
Wealthy industrialist Robert Talbot arrives early for his annual vacation at his luxurious Italian villa to find three problems lying in wait for him. Firstly, his long-time girlfriend Lisa Fellini has given up waiting for him to pop the question and has decided to marry another man. Secondly, the major domo of his villa, Maurice Clavell, has turned the estate into a posh hotel to make some easy money while the boss isn't around. And, finally, the current guests of the "hotel" are a group of young American girls trying to fend off a gang of oversexed boys, led by Tony, who are 'laying siege' at the outer walls of the villa. Talbot, to his own surprise, finds himself becoming an overprotective chaperone. Written by Alfred Jingle
Beautiful locations, beautiful people, beautiful cinematography and glossy direction, combine with a pedestrian script to create a satisfactory viewing experience.
Rock is Rock, and Gina is Gina, and the two manage to spice up an extremely predictable storyline. The dialogue adheres closely to basic early 60s comedy requirements. Cute and polite sexuality is tossed into a situation driven by confusion that could easily be avoided if characters would simply ask the logical questions.
Darren and Dee surprisingly have little chemistry, considering this is the film that began their real-life relationship.
Minor complaint.......the final shot telegraphed its conclusion the minute the happy couple drove up to the villa. I said to myself, there are going to be ________ at the table, and sure enough, I was correct.
The casting of the college kids is bland, I suppose in order not to overshadow Darren and Dee.