Hook, Line & Sinker (1969 film)

Hook, Line amp Sinker is a 1969 American comedy film starring Jerry Lewis. It was shot from April 1June 20, 1968 and released on June 6, 1969 by Columbia Pictures. This was the final film for director George Marshall, whose career dated back to 1916. This was also Lewis last movie for Columbia.

He recalls his past life in California as an insurance salesman. His best friend, Dr. Scott Carter, breaks the news that Peter only has a short time left to live. His wife, although distraught, tells Peter to take the fishing excursion he has always dreamed of, advising him to charge it to credit cards. He runs up a bill of 100,000.While traveling abroad, Peter is contacted by Dr. Carter and told that he was misdiagnosed and isnt dying. Now burdened with a large debt, Peter is urged by Dr. Carter to fake his death to avoid paying the bills and so his wife can collect a 150,000 life insurance policy. After seven years, when the statute of limitations is up, he can reappear. ........

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