The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964) is a drama film and is also considered an anthology film.
Directed by Anthony Asquith, produced by Anatole de Grunwald and written by Terence Rattigan, it tells the story of three very different owners of a yellow Rolls-Royce Phantom II: an English aristocrat, a Chicago gangster and a wealthy American widow. It is set in the years up to and including the start of World War II.
Produced as a result of the success of T...
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The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964) is a drama film and is also considered an anthology film.
Directed by Anthony Asquith, produced by Anatole de Grunwald and written by Terence Rattigan, it tells the story of three very different owners of a yellow Rolls-Royce Phantom II: an English aristocrat, a Chicago gangster and a wealthy American widow. It is set in the years up to and including the start of World War II.
Produced as a result of the success of The V.I.P.s (1963), it boasts a similar all-star cast, including Rex Harrison, Ingrid Bergman, Shirley MacLaine, Omar Sharif, George C. Scott, Art Carney, Alain Delon and Jeanne Moreau. The famous song "Forget Domani" is sung by Katyna Ranieri in this movie.
The car is first purchased by the Marquess of Frinton (Rex Harrison) as an anniversary present for his French wife, Eloise (Jeanne Moreau). The marquess is a longtime horse owner who has his heart set on winning the Ascot Gold Cup. This year, his horse is favoured and does indeed win....
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