The Honey Pot is a 1967 comedy crime film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Rex Harrison, Susan Hayward, Cliff Robertson, Capucine, Edie Adams, and Maggie Smith. The movie follows Cecil Fox (Harrison), a millionaire who fakes a terminal illness to lure three of his former girlfriends, Merle (Hayward), Princess Dominique (Capucine), and Lone Star (Adams), to his Italian villa in the hopes of stealing their affections and money.
Fox hires a young actor, William McFly (Robertson), to play his secretary and arrange the meeting with his former lovers. The women eventually defy their initial skepticism and arrive at Fox's villa. As they reminisce with Fox about old times, McFly creates new romantic dynamics by pretending to be an American cowboy and stirring up jealousy and intrigue among the women.
However, things take a dangerous turn when Fox is found dead, and the investigation into his supposedly terminal illness leads to the discovery of a host of lies and manipulations. The police launch an investigation, and suspicion falls on all of the guests at Fox's villa.
The film's plot is full of twists and turns, as each character tries to figure out who has killed Fox and who is responsible for the web of deceit that ultimately led to his demise. The Honey Pot is a witty and entertaining film that showcases the talents of its all-star cast.