Nothing But the Best

A 1964 British black comedy film directed by Clive Donner and starring Alan Bates, Denholm Elliott, Harry Andrews and Millicent Martin, based on the 1952 short story "The Best of Everything" by Stanley Ellin, follows a young and ambitious businessman named James Brewster as he hires an unemployed upper-class man to tutor him in life skills, leading him to rise through the ranks of his firm and catch the eye of its owner's daughter. With a mix of satire and dark humor, the film explores themes of success, class, and morality, showcasing the cunning and ruthless tactics of James as he navigates his way to the top.