The Sad Sack
"The Lovable Laughable GI Goof!"
Originally released in 1957. The Sad Sack is a comedy film. directed by George Marshall.
Starring Jerry Lewis, David Wayne, and Phyllis Kirk
Synopsis
Private Meredith Bixby is so out of step in the Army that his six weeks of planned basic training has now stretched to 17 months. After he loses a tank, WAC Major Shelton, a psychologist, is assigned to make a good soldier out of him. She requests Corporal Dolan and Private Stan Wensalawsky to help with the training. Dolan and Stan both have scores to settle with Bixby and their "guidance" leads to more mishaps. Sergeant Pulley has them shipped out to Morocco. On leave in North Africa, Bixy wanders alone into a bar, has a few Moroccan Delights, which he thinks are malted milks, and becomes convinced that exotic singer-dancer Zita is THE girl for him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jerry Lewis
as Private Meredith C. Bixby
David Wayne
as Corporal Larry Dolan
Phyllis Kirk
as Maj. Shelton
Peter Lorre
as Abdul
Joe Mantell
as Pvt. Stan Wenaslawsky
Gene Evans
as Sgt. Major Elmer Pulley
George Dolenz
as Ali Mustapha
Liliane Montevecchi
as Zita
Shepperd Strudwick
as Major General Vanderlip
Abraham Sofaer
as Hassim
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Wallis Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sad Sack about?
Private Meredith Bixby is so out of step in the Army that his six weeks of planned basic training has now stretched to 17 months. After he loses a tank, WAC Major Shelton, a psychologist, is assign...
Who directed The Sad Sack?
The Sad Sack was directed by George Marshall.
How long is The Sad Sack?
The Sad Sack has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Sad Sack released?
The Sad Sack was released on November 27, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sad Sack?
The main cast of The Sad Sack includes Jerry Lewis, David Wayne, Phyllis Kirk, Peter Lorre, Joe Mantell.