Hook, Line and Sinker
Watch TrailerTold he is terminally ill, an insurance executive goes on a credit-card spending spree--and then learns his medical diagnosis was a mistake.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1969 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | George Marshall |
| Runtime | 91 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.2/10 (28 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedic premise on the stark contrast between corporate tedium and the liberated chaos of a man with nothing to lose. It relies on situational irony, turning a financial spiral into a series of absurd and relatable vignettes.
What lingers after the final credit is a sharp, playful satire of consumer culture, where the real terminal condition might be debt. The farce leaves a surprisingly thoughtful aftertaste about the cost of living. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: George Marshall
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Perfect for a casual group viewing, sparking laughs and light conversation about modern traps.
🎭 Cast
Jerry Lewis
Peter J. Ingersoll / Fred Dobbs
Peter Lawford
Dr. Scott Carter
Anne Francis
Nancy Ingersoll
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
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Jennifer Edwards
Jennifer Ingersoll
Jimmy Miller
Jimmy Ingersoll
Eleanor Audley
Mrs. Durham
Henry Corden
Kenyon Hammercher
Sylvia Lewis
Karlotta Hammercher
Phillip Pine
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