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The Loved One (1965)

Directed by Tony Richardson

Comedy

Most recently watched by noahphex

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.

Rated NR | Length 122 minutes

Actors

Robert Morse | Jonathan Winters | Anjanette Comer | Rod Steiger | Dana Andrews | Milton Berle | James Coburn | John Gielgud | Tab Hunter | Margaret Leighton | Liberace | Roddy McDowall | Robert Morley | Barbara Nichols | Lionel Stander | Roxanne Arlen | Dort Clark | Pamela Curran | Robert Easton | Ayllene Gibbons | Don Haggerty | Chick Hearn | Warren J. Kemmerling | Claire Kelly | Bernie Kopell | Asa Maynor | Alan Napier | Ed Reimers | Reta Shaw | Paul Williams | Joy Harmon | Leoda Richards | Philippe Mareuil | Al McGranary

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

Might be the most underrated film I’ve seen in a while. Damn. What a hoot. Dark yet deliciously funny. In the same vein as Sunset Blvd and pre-dates the weirdness of Twin Peaks and others of its ilk. Already look forward to the next viewing.

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