Movie spotlight
Benson is a Casanova who tricks women into having sex with him before leaving them. He is content with this game until he meets Jamison, a real operator who poses as an exiled prince and not only gets women to share his bed but also to give him money to help him fund his supposed counter-revolution.
Two sophisticated con men, Laurence and Dimitri, vie to swindle a wealthy American heiress out of her fortune. Their elaborate plans take a hilarious turn when they discover a third, equally cunning con artist, Freddy, is also after the same prize. The competition escalates into a series of increasingly absurd and comical schemes as each man tries to outwit the others and secure the heiress's affections and wealth.
Bedtime Story was a moderate success, praised for its witty script and the charismatic performances of its lead actors. While not a critical darling, it was generally enjoyed for its lighthearted, sophisticated humor and its playful take on the con artist genre. Audiences appreciated the clever plotting and the comedic chemistry between the stars.
Brilliantly witty and sophisticated dialogue.
A charming battle of wits between three con men.
Delightfully lighthearted and escapist comedy.
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Marlon Brando initially turned down the role of Dimitri multiple times, feeling the script was too light, but was eventually convinced to take it by director Michael Carreras and co-star David Niven.
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Marlon Brando proves he has quite the comic touch as serial seducer "Benson" who encounters the suave sophisticated David Niven "Jameson" - a man after his own heart - who poses as an exiled Prince on the French Riviera to fleece a wealthie...