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195798 minComedy

The Sad Sack

Is The Sad Sack a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Sad Sack worth watching? With a rating of 5.6/10, this Comedy film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Sad Sack 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.

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Top Cast

Jerry Lewis
Jerry LewisPrivate Meredith C. Bixby
David Wayne
David WayneCorporal Larry Dolan
Phyllis Kirk
Phyllis KirkMaj. Shelton
Peter Lorre
Peter LorreAbdul
Joe Mantell
Joe MantellPvt. Stan Wenaslawsky
Gene Evans
Gene EvansSgt. Major Elmer Pulley
George Dolenz
George DolenzAli Mustapha
Liliane Montevecchi
Liliane MontevecchiZita
Shepperd Strudwick
Shepperd StrudwickMajor General Vanderlip
Abraham Sofaer
Abraham SofaerHassim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Sad Sack worth watching?

The Sad Sack has received mixed reviews with a 5.6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy movies.

Is The Sad Sack hit or flop?

The Sad Sack has received average ratings (5.6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Sad Sack?

The Sad Sack is a Comedy movie that 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 tan...

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