Hook, Line and Sinker

1969    1h 31m    G
5.438%41%
A man (Jerry Lewis) is told by his doctor (Peter 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.
Directed By
George Marshall
Studio
Jerry Lewis Productions

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Cast of Hook, Line and Sinker
  • Jerry LewisPeter J. Ingersoll / Fred Dobbs
  • Peter LawfordDr. Scott Carter
  • Anne FrancisNancy Ingersoll
  • Pedro Gonzalez GonzalezPerfecto
  • Jennifer EdwardsJennifer Ingersoll
  • Jimmy MillerJimmy Ingersoll
  • Eleanor AudleyMrs. Durham
  • Henry CordenKenyon Hammercher
  • Sylvia LewisKarlotta Hammercher
  • Phillip PineHead Surgeon
  • Felipe TurichForeign Mortician
  • Kathleen FreemanMrs. Hardtack - Baby Sitter
  • Scatman CrothersThe Corpse (uncredited)
  • Byron FoulgerFuneral Director (uncredited)
  • Al BainBurial Spectator (uncredited)
  • Anthony Larry PaulCredit Card Man (uncredited)
  • Artie LewisToothpick Man (uncredited)
  • Frankie DarroDelivery Man (uncredited)
  • Elizabeth GermaineMiss Freitas (uncredited)
  • Norman LeavittDr. Everson (uncredited)
  • Harlan WardeDistrict Attorney (uncredited)
  • Margaret TeeleNurse Susan (uncredited)
  • Ted SmileArm Wrestler (uncredited)
  • Alberto MorinPortuguese Passport Official (uncredited)
  • John StacySurgeon (uncredited)
  • William O'ConnellHotel Clerk (uncredited)
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