COMEDY . 1971 . 1h 24m . 4.4/10

The Statue_

"The face was his... the body was his... but suddenly — hello "Charlie""

Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on Bolt's celebrity, arranges for the U.S. to commission a statue for a London square to honor Bolt's achievement. Bolt's Italian wife, a renowned artist, sculpts an 18-foot nude of Bolt. In a pique, because he's neglected her for years to do his work, she gives the statue a spectacular phallus, telling Bolt that he wasn't its model. Thinking he's a cuckold, Bolt goes on a jealous search for a man matching the statue. The diplomat, too, wants changes in the statue to protect his conservative image. Can art and love reconcile?

Starring David Niven, Virna Lisi, Robert Vaughn
4.4/10
Rating
1h 24m
Runtime
1971
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The face was his... the body was his... but suddenly — hello "Charlie"

Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on Bolt's celebrity, arranges for the U.S. to commission a statue for a London square to honor Bolt's achievement. Bolt's Italian wife, a renowned artist, sculpts an 18-foot nude of Bolt. In a pique, because he's neglected her for years to do his work, she gives the statue a spectacular phallus, telling Bolt that he wasn't its model. Thinking he's a cuckold, Bolt goes on a jealous search for a man matching the statue. The diplomat, too, wants changes in the statue to protect his conservative image. Can art and love reconcile?

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Cast
David Niven stars as Alex Bolt in The Statue.
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Year context
The Statue was released 55 years ago in 1971.
Overview
Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on Bolt's...
The Statue is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 24m.

CAST (16)

David Niven
David Niven
Alex Bolt
Virna Lisi
Virna Lisi
Rhonda Bolt
Robert Vaughn
Robert Vaughn
Ray Whiteley
Ann Bell
Ann Bell
Pat Demarest
John Cleese
John Cleese
Harry
Tim Brooke-Taylor
Tim Brooke-Taylor
Hillcrest
Hugh Burden
Hugh Burden
Sir Geoffrey
Erik Chitty
Erik Chitty
Mouser
Derek Francis
Derek Francis
Sanders
Susan Travers
Susan Travers
Mrs. Southwick
Desmond Walter-Ellis
Desmond Walter-Ellis
Mr. Southwick
DA
David Allister
Mr. Westbury
ML
Maureen Lane
Mrs. Westbury
Zoe Sallis
Zoe Sallis
Mrs. Euston
Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman
News reader
Mario Guizzardi
Mario Guizzardi
George French (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
84 min (1h 24m)
Country
Rating
4.4/10 (10 votes)

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What is The Statue about?
Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on Bolt's celebrity, arranges for the U.S. to commission a statue for a London square to honor Bolt's achievement. Bolt's Italian wife, a renowned artist, sculpts an 18-foot nude of Bolt. In a pique, because he's neglected her for years to do his work, she gives the statue a spectacular phallus, telling Bolt that he wasn't its model. Thinking he's a cuckold, Bolt goes on a jealous search for a man matching the statue. The diplomat, too, wants changes in the statue to protect his conservative image. Can art and love reconcile?
How long is The Statue?
The Statue has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who stars in The Statue?
The cast of The Statue includes David Niven, Virna Lisi, Robert Vaughn, Ann Bell, John Cleese.
What is the rating of The Statue?
The Statue has a rating of 4.4 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy
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