The Sad Sack
1957, English. Directed by George Marshall.
The Lovable Laughable GI Goof!
Private Meredith Bixby is so out of step in the Army that his six weeks of planned basic training has now stretched to 17 months. After he loses a tank, WAC Major Shelton, a psychologist, is assigned to make a good soldier out of him. She requests Corporal Dolan and Private Stan Wensalawsky to help with the training. Dolan and Stan both have scores to settle with Bixby and their "guidance" leads to more mishaps. Sergeant Pulley has them shipped out to Morocco. On leave in North Africa, Bixy wanders alone into a bar, has a few Moroccan Delights, which he thinks are malted milks, and becomes convinced that exotic singer-dancer Zita is THE girl for him.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George MarshallDirector
- Jerry LewisPrivate Meredith C. Bixby
- David WayneCorporal Larry Dolan
- Phyllis KirkMaj. Shelton
- Peter LorreAbdul
- Joe MantellPvt. Stan Wenaslawsky
- Gene EvansSgt. Major Elmer Pulley
- George DolenzAli Mustapha
- Liliane MontevecchiZita
- Shepperd StrudwickMajor General Vanderlip
- Abraham SofaerHassim
- Mary TreenSgt. Hansen
- Marilyn HanoldSexy Female
Details
- Released
- 27 November 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edmund Beloin, Nate Monaster
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What The Sad Sack is based on
The Sad Sack is based on Sad Sack, a 1942 comic by George Baker.
Comic · 1942
Sad Sack
By George Baker
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The Sad Sack runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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The Sad Sack is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sad Sack on?
The Sad Sack isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sad Sack?
If you liked The Sad Sack, try Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous, Thunderstruck, Sextuplets.
Who directed The Sad Sack?
The Sad Sack (1957) was directed by George Marshall and stars Jerry Lewis, David Wayne, Phyllis Kirk.
What is The Sad Sack based on?
The Sad Sack is based on Sad Sack, a 1942 comic by George Baker.