hot millions delightful comedy made even better presence marvelous cast assembled it movie tribute genius peter ustinov wrote screen play appears key figure enterprising embezzler movie directed eric till show signs dated terribly others periodbr br at center action friendly man marcus pendleton who released prison fixes income tax forms warden amazed refund owed government marcus genius numbers sees opportunities others wouldnt starts working firm uses latest computer accounting pendleton resourceful man finds way take advantage system establishes different phony accounts different parts continentbr br marcus assigned secretary also happens flat building inept patty seen working bus fare taker manages make mess everything lands job secretary beyond comprehension things never office creepy willard gnatpole decides go her fear pattys heart belongs marcus accomplished pianist flutist make beautiful music togetherbr br the best thing film peter ustinov clearly understood marcus played runs away film mr ustinov gives assured account embezzler excellent maggie smith also best take patty kind woman adores marcus proves genius comes investing money finds marcus pocketsbr br karl malden perfect american charge corporation bob newhart also appears gnatpole man desires patty cant get reciprocate marvelous robert morley seen caesar smith whose identity marcus assumed cesar romero appears also cameo role airport customs inspectorbr br hot millions delight everyone looking fun time company unsavory charming character marcus pendleton