
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 ... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| User ReviewPhil SOffbeat mellow comedy ...reflects the world weary , bewildered mood of the times. Another Jerry "black comedy "....not bad . His wife sends him on his last vacation as he has gotten a bad medical diagnosis . Was he really sick ? Did his wife simply want him out of her life for a while so she can get together with his doctor ? I'm not 100% clear on the plot line ...but hey it's Jerry . Enjoy. |
| User ReviewJeff Mpart of the rat pack are back together in this one. |