The Fat Spy(1966)
It's a killer... a Diller... a blast of laffs!
The Fat Spy Synopsis
A mostly-deserted island, which is believed to be the home to the fountain of youth, is off the coast of Florida. The island gets some visitors in the form of a teenage boy band, "the Wild Ones", and their gang of swimsuit-clad young people, who head there in a crowded powerboat ostensibly for a scavenger hunt.
The Fat Spy (1966) is a comedy film directed by Joseph Cates, released on May 11, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Phyllis Diller, Jack E. Leonard, Brian Donlevy and Johnny Tillotson. Viewers rate it 3.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Cates
- Writers:
- Matthew Andrews
- Producers:
- Everett Rosenthal
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph C. Brun
- Composer:
- Al Kasha
- Production:
- Phillip Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Fat Spy (1966) Trailer
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The Fat Spy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Phyllis Diller
as Camille Salamander
Jack E. Leonard
as Irving / Herman Gonjular (Twins)
Brian Donlevy
as George Wellington
- Johnny Tillotson
Johnny Tillotson
as Dodo Bronk
Jayne Mansfield
as Junior Wellington
- Lauree Berger
Lauree Berger
as Nanette
Jordan Christopher
as Frankie
- Lou Nelson
Lou Nelson
as The Sihk
- Toni Lee Shelley
Toni Lee Shelley
as The Mermaid
- Penny Roman
Penny Roman
as The Secretary
- Adam Keefe
Adam Keefe
as Special Voice (voice)
- Jeanette Taylor
Jeanette Taylor
as Treasure Hunter
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Cates, written by Matthew Andrews, produced by Everett Rosenthal.
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The Fat Spy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Fat Spy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fat Spy online?
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The Fat Spy (1966) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, IndieFlix, Cultpix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fat Spy?
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The main cast of The Fat Spy (1966) includes Phyllis Diller, Jack E. Leonard, Brian Donlevy, Johnny Tillotson and Jayne Mansfield. The film was directed by Joseph Cates. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fat Spy released?
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The Fat Spy was released on May 11, 1966 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Fat Spy worth watching?
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The Fat Spy (1966) holds an average rating of 3.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fat Spy?
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Yes. The official The Fat Spy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.