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The Fat Spy
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1hr 15min
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1966
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Koch
Synopsis: Joseph Cates (Who Killed Teddy Bear?) directed this insipid, widely reviled musical-comedy featuring heavyset comedian Jack E. Leonard in his leaden screen debut as twins Irving and Herman. The plot concerns some teenagers searching for treasure on a tropical island owned by a cosmetics tycoon (Brian Donlevy). His daughter (Jayne Mansfield, a year before her death) heaves her bosom a great deal and sings (badly). The best singing is done by lead teen Jordan Christopher, making his own screen debut ... Full Synopsis
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The Fat Spy is a dreadful comedy that is almost entirely devoid of intentional laughs, but which may very well provide camp-lovers with some unintended howlers. Those expecting from the title a spoof of James Bond should be warned that Spy is really a spoof of Frankie and Annette "beach movies," if it can really be said to be a spoof of anything. The comedy is extremely obvious, the jokes rarely land ... Full Review
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Irving/Herman
Wellington
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