The Sad Sack
The Lovable Laughable GI Goof!
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Sad Sack
- Genres: Comedy
- Release Date: 1957-11-27
- Runtime: 98 minutes
- Rating: 5.6/10 (31 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Hal Wallis Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.725
- Languages: English, French
Cast & Crew
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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Trailers & Clips
Sad Sack ≣ 1957 ≣ Trailer
Jerry Lewis in the Foreign Legion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sad Sack?▼
The Sad Sack is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1957-11-27.
Who are the main actors in The Sad Sack?▼
The main cast includes Jerry Lewis, David Wayne, Phyllis Kirk, Peter Lorre, Joe Mantell, .
Where can I watch The Sad Sack online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Sad Sack is available.
Is The Sad Sack based on a true story?▼
The Lovable Laughable GI Goof!
What is the IMDb rating of The Sad Sack?▼
The Sad Sack has an IMDb rating of 5.6/10 based on 31 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Sad Sack?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Sad Sack?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Hal Wallis Productions, Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Sad Sack filmed?▼
The Sad Sack was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Sad Sack?▼
The total runtime of The Sad Sack is 98 minutes.
Is The Sad Sack suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Sad Sack?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Sad Sack.
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