The Man from the Diners' Club

A frantic, silly caper where a mild clerk's mistake snowballs into mob trouble, played for fast laughs and physical gags.

Directed by

Frank Tashlin

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Danny Kaye, Cara Williams, Martha Hyer

Tagline

The wildest screen comedy of the year!

Overview

Meek credit card company clerk Ernest Klenk is feeling the pressure of demanding coworkers, new computers, and an upcoming wedding. This stress leads to a big mistake -- the accidental approval of a credit card for mobster Foots Pulardos, who is planning to flee to Mexico with his girlfriend, Sugar Pye, to avoid criminal charges. When Klenk tries to fix his mix-up, he gets dangerously involved in Foots' scheme.

How it feels

Absurd, light and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, crime, deception, work

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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