Smoke Over London (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1966, Smoke Over London is a comedy film directed by Alberto Sordi, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Dante Fontana is an antique dealer from Perugia infatuated with the culture of the British upper classes. His wife and relatives mock him and snub him, seeing him as a silly daydreamer doing no serious work. Unfussed, Dante plans a vacation to London to learn more about the culture he so admires. However, once in London, he struggles to fit in, is awkward, often makes mistakes betraying his Italian origins, attracting the scorn of the British upper classes he would like to impress.
Who’s in it. Smoke Over London stars Alberto Sordi as Dante, Fiona Lewis as Elizabeth, Amy Dalby as Duchessa di Bradford and Alfredo Marchetti as Conte Bolla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Smoke Over London has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smoke Over London page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smoke Over London tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smoke Over London (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Smoke Over London change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Smoke Over London worth watching?
- Smoke Over London holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smoke Over London?
- Smoke Over London stars Alberto Sordi, Fiona Lewis, Amy Dalby, Alfredo Marchetti and Clara Bindi.
- When was Smoke Over London released?
- Smoke Over London was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.