

Hook, Line and Sinker
1969-06-06 · 91 min · ★ 4.5
Told 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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- Directors
- George Marshall
- Production companies
- Jerry Lewis Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jerry LewisPeter J. Ingersoll / Fred Dobbs
Peter LawfordDr. Scott Carter
Anne FrancisNancy Ingersoll
Pedro Gonzalez GonzalezPerfecto
Jennifer EdwardsJennifer Ingersoll
Eleanor AudleyMrs. Durham
Henry CordenKenyon Hammercher
Sylvia LewisKarlotta Hammercher
Phillip PineHead Surgeon
Kathleen FreemanMrs. Hardtack - Baby Sitter
Scatman CrothersThe Corpse (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerFuneral Director (uncredited)
Al BainBurial Spectator (uncredited)
Frankie DarroDelivery Man (uncredited)
Norman LeavittDr. Everson (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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