An Italian mechanic finds that he has inherited a billion-dollar company from his dead uncle, but he needs to be in San Francisco in 20 days to sign over the will. In the meantime, he is chased by kidnappers and the affected corporation's president.
Stunts
Terence Hill does his own chaotic motorcycle stunts
Acting
Jackie Gleason's final villain role, gloriously sweaty
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI car chases through actual 1977 San Francisco

Director
Jonathan Kaplan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Terence Hill was already a massive star in Europe from his Trinity spaghetti westerns; this was his failed bid for American crossover success.
This flopped so hard it killed the 'Italian star + American comedy' formula for years—until Roberto Benigni tried again in the 90s.