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Synopsis: American Steve Blackburn, in the insurance business, is married with two kids. Vickie Allessio, a self described design "stealer" for a knockoff fashion house, is a recent divorcée with two kids. Steve and Vickie are running into each other more and more in their day to day lives in London before even knowing who the other is, which suits them both fine, as when they do finally officially meet, Steve is up front that he wants to have an affair with her, Steve who has had affairs in the past whenever his wife Gloria, who is from old money, isn't around which is currently the case as she is in the States visiting her parents. Vickie, in turn, is up front that she is amenable to a no-strings affair with him under specific circumstances, namely that it be at least a classy short term affair, meaning no cheap motels, and preferably a weekend away somewhere warm. Able to arrange a business trip to Málaga, Spain, for a week, Steve convinces Vickie to change their agreed weekend to a week and
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Director(s): Melvin Frank
Production: Media Home Entertainment
  Won 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 10 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.5
Rotten Tomatoes:
91%
PG
Year:
1973
106 min
308 Views


- It was miserable.

- But in July, it's gorgeous.

Really. You'll enjoy it.

Ask her nice, Steve.

You might have a pretty roommate.

Why not try it, dear?

Maybe in July, it won't have the wind

and the lousy food and the heat.

- The flies.

- You think I can still get a ticket?

- That's another thing.

- That's easy.

- What are you flying?

- Iberian.

- You want me to call?

- No, I'll get it.

- Do you know the number?

- Yes, I do.

If you have any problems,

I know Valdez very well.

He runs the outfit.

He'd be glad to help you.

Valdez. If I need him, I'll call him.

Hello, lberia, this is Mr. Blackburn.

I made a reservation.

Hello, Mr. Blackburn. This is Miss Ramos.

You're still on.

Yes, I'm still on. Our night girl got sick.

I need one more ticket

on the Mlaga flight for Mrs. Blackburn.

Your grandmother?

My wife.

We can confirm that reservation.

The party will be you, your wife,

and your mother.

Thank you, Miss Ramos.

That's that.

Come on, dear. We'd better pack.

Just close the door, please. Come on, dog.

Quick, lovely ride in the car.

In you get. All right.

Good.

Oh, dog.

When are you gonna learn to walk?

God, you're heavy.

Are you mad? What are you doing?

My mother is allergic to cats,

dogs and birds.

- See you next week.

- But I've got a dog, a cat and a bird.

Then you'll have two dogs, two cats

and two birds. Two of everything, Cecil.

Are they housebroken?

I can only vouch for the bird.

My God.

Come along.

Gloria, have I ever criticized you

about the way you raise the children?

- No.

- Never?

But this time you're blowing it.

We'll return to two really screwed-up kids.

You know how your folks treat them.

Bicycles for this. Roller skates for that.

They bribe them for affection.

Remember when Billy came back

from a month with them?

He wouldn't smile until I gave him $3.

I'm telling you.

There's a time to think of yourself

and a time to think of the children.

- What's lberia's number?

- I'll do it.

I suppose there is

only one practical solution.

That's right.

- Hello, lberia, Miss Ramos?

- We'll take the kids with us.

This is Mr. Blackburn,

and we'll take the kids with us.

Take the kids with us?

You're right, darling.

They'll be better off with us.

- Are you serious?

- I'll make some excuse to my parents.

Make the reservation, darling.

Miss Ramos, I'd like to add my son

and daughter to that party.

They're just little children.

Do you take them that late at night?

Yes, and I can confirm that for you now.

Thank you.

We've just been confirmed.

Good.

And please make sure

they clean their teeth. 'Bye.

The airport, please.

Maria, get the children up and packed.

We're taking them to Marbella.

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Melvin Frank

Melvin Frank was an American screenwriter, film producer and film director. He is known for his work on films such as Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, The Court Jester, and A Touch of Class. more…

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