Hook, Line And Sinker

– Told he is terminally ill, an insurance executive (Jerry Lewis) goes on a credit-card spending spree..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 31 Minutes
Release Year:
1969
Original Name:
Hook, Line and Sinker
Hook, Line And Sinker
Hook, Line And Sinker (1969) - Also known as Hook, Line and Sinker

Told he is terminally ill, an insurance executive (Jerry Lewis) goes on a credit-card spending spree--and then learns his medical diagnosis was a mistake. This 1969 comedy, directed by George Marshall, also stars Anne Francis, Peter Lawford and Kathleen Freeman.

Producing Country:
USA
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Hook, Line And Sinker (1969) - Trailer

Release Date:

06 Jun 1969

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

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Plot:

Man (Lewis) is told by his doctor (Lawford), and best friend, that he has a terminal illness. At his wife's urging, he lives life to the fullest, racking up insurmountable debts. When the damage is done, his friend the doctor tells him that he's not dying. Unfortunately, his life will eventually be ruined by his actions. So, they decide to stage his death so that his wife and family will not have to suffer for what he's done. Lewis eventually discovers that his friend, the doctor, set the entire scenario up so that he could get Lewis' wife.

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Internet Movie Database:
5.4/10

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