How to Frame a Figg (1971): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1971 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1971, How to Frame a Figg is a komödie and familie film directed by Alan Rafkin, running about 103 minutes. “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!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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 he'll never catch on. Their plan backfires when Figg becomes self-important and accidentally discovers their plot.

Who’s in it. How to Frame a Figg stars Don Knotts as Hollis Alexander Figg, Elaine Joyce as Ema Letha Kusic, Joe Flynn as Kermit Sanderson and Edward Andrews as Mayor Robert Chisholm, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, How to Frame a Figg has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Frame a Figg page.

If you liked it. Fans of How to Frame a Figg tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch How to Frame a Figg (1971)?
In USA, How to Frame a Figg is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is How to Frame a Figg worth watching?
How to Frame a Figg holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and familie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in How to Frame a Figg?
How to Frame a Figg stars Don Knotts, Elaine Joyce, Joe Flynn, Edward Andrews and Frank Welker.
When was How to Frame a Figg released?
How to Frame a Figg was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.