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The Loved One

The Loved One

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The Loved One

"The motion picture with something to offend everyone!"

1965

2h 2m

6.2(45 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Newly arrived in Hollywood from England, Dennis Barlow finds he has to arrange his uncle's interment at the highly-organised and very profitable Whispering Glades funeral parlour. His fancy is caught by one of their cosmeticians, Aimee Thanatogenos. But he has three problems - the strict rules of owner Blessed Reverand Glenworthy, the rivalry of embalmer Mr Joyboy, and the shame of now working himself at The Happy Hunting Ground pets' memorial home.

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Robert Morse

Robert Morse

Dennis Barlow

Jonathan Winters

Jonathan Winters

Wilbur Glenworthy / Harry Glenworthy

Anjanette Comer

Anjanette Comer

Aimee Thanatogenos

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Mr. Joyboy

Dana Andrews

Dana Andrews

Gen. Buck Brinkman

Milton Berle

Milton Berle

Mr. Kenton

James Coburn

James Coburn

Immigration Officer

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Sir Francis Hinsley

Tab Hunter

Tab Hunter

Whispering Glades Tour Guide

Margaret Leighton

Margaret Leighton

Mrs. Helen Kenton

Creative team

Directed by: Tony Richardson
Written by: Terry Southern
Christopher Isherwood
Produced by: John Calley
Haskell Wexler

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