


Find the Lady
Two hoodlums, Trigger (Mickey Rooney) & Leo (Dick Emery) are hired by the unscrupulous J.K. (Peter Cook) to kidnap his niece Victoria (Alexandra Bastedo). The daughter of a wealthy businessman has been kidnapped, and the chief of police, under a lot of pressure to find her as soon as possible, assigns officers Kopek (John Candy) and Broom (Lawrence Dane) to track her down and bring her back safe and sound.
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Plot Summary
A retired American movie star, living in Switzerland, decides to stage his own kidnapping to stir up publicity. He enlists the help of his wife and a suave con artist to execute the elaborate plan. However, the scheme quickly spirals out of control when real criminals become involved, mistaking the staged event for a genuine opportunity. The star finds himself in a dangerous situation, far from the glamour of Hollywood.
Critical Reception
Find the Lady was a moderate success, primarily noted for its star power and the lighthearted, albeit convoluted, plot. Critics generally found it an entertaining, if not particularly memorable, caper film. Audiences enjoyed the chemistry between the leads and the comedic elements, though some found the plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Enjoyable star vehicle with a fun, if predictable, premise.
- The chemistry between the leads is a highlight of the film.
- A lighthearted crime comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this film on Google is not readily available. However, general sentiment from its era suggests it was viewed as a decent, entertaining film due to its cast.
Fun Fact
This film marked one of the few times Robert Mitchum and Sophia Loren starred together in a feature film, capitalizing on their established international appeal.
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