How to Frame a Figg
"Runaway hilarity when Don Knotts runs down City Hall...in search of the buried secrets of a gang of crooked politicians. The movie the entire family will enjoy!"
Originally released in 1971. How to Frame a Figg is a comedy/family film. directed by Alan Rafkin.
Starring Don Knotts, Elaine Joyce, and Joe Flynn
Synopsis
Don Knotts is Hollis Figg, the dumbest bookkeeper in town. When the city fathers buy a second-hand computer to cover up their financial shenanigans, they promote Figg to look after things, knowing he'll never catch on. Their plan backfires when Figg becomes self-important and accidentally discovers their plot.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Don Knotts
as Hollis Alexander Figg
Elaine Joyce
as Ema Letha Kusic
Joe Flynn
as Kermit Sanderson
Edward Andrews
as Mayor Robert Chisholm
Frank Welker
as Prentiss Gates
Yvonne Craig
as Glorianna Hastings
Parker Fennelly
as Old Charley Spaulding
Bill Zuckert
as Commissioner Henderson
Pitt Herbert
as Dr. Schmidt
Robert P. Lieb
as Commissioner Hayes
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is How to Frame a Figg about?
Don Knotts is Hollis Figg, the dumbest bookkeeper in town. When the city fathers buy a second-hand computer to cover up their financial shenanigans, they promote Figg to look after things, knowing ...
Who directed How to Frame a Figg?
How to Frame a Figg was directed by Alan Rafkin.
How long is How to Frame a Figg?
How to Frame a Figg has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was How to Frame a Figg released?
How to Frame a Figg was released on February 1, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in How to Frame a Figg?
The main cast of How to Frame a Figg includes Don Knotts, Elaine Joyce, Joe Flynn, Edward Andrews, Frank Welker.