The Last Of Philip Banter

This disappointing Euro-thriller is the first -- and to date only -- movie based on the work of American crime writer John Franklin Bardin.

Philip Banter (Scott Paulin) and his wife, unhappy heiress Elizabeth Foster Banter (Irene Miracle), moved to Spain so Philip could work in the Madrid office of her father's business. Widower Charles Foster (Tony Curtis) has always made it clear that he thinks Elizabeth is too good for Philip, and their marriage has suffered since the move; Charles, whose affection for Elizabeth has incestuous overtones, has more influence than ever over his daughter and her marriage to Philip is suffering. Philip drinks heavily, while E...