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The Big Mouth

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The Big Mouth
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1hr 47min
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1967
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Synopsis: Jerry Lewis is aptly cast as The Big Mouth in this production (he also served as producer, director and cowriter). As bad luck would have it, Lewis is the exact double of a notorious gangster. The bad guys who think they've disposed of the gangster are taken aback when they see Jerry strolling about, while several other disreputable characters chase after Lewis in the mistaken assumption that our hero knows the whereabouts of a cache of stolen diamonds. Charlie Callas provides some good moments as ... Full Synopsis
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Jerry Lewis's mid-to-late 1960's period is rarely singled out for praise but The Big Mouth is a film from that era that deserves a better fate. The script, penned by Lewis with regular collaborator Bill Richmond, frames the slapstick shenanigans with a cleverly-crafted plot that effectively uses miscommunication between as both a thematic hook and a setup for comedic setpieces. The tone is surprisingly ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Gerald Clamson
Suzie Cartwright
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