The Fat Spy
“It's a killer... a Diller... a blast of laffs!”
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.
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THE FAT SPY (1965) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-31
Top Cast
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Phyllis Diller
Camille Salamander
Jack E. Leonard
Irving / Herman Gonjular (Twins)
Brian Donlevy
George Wellington
Johnny Tillotson
Dodo Bronk
Jayne Mansfield
Junior Wellington
Lauree Berger
Nanette
Jordan Christopher
Frankie
Lou Nelson
The Sihk
Toni Lee Shelley
The Mermaid
Penny Roman
The Secretary
Adam Keefe
Special Voice (voice)
Jeanette Taylor
Treasure Hunter
Linda Harrison
Treasure Hunter
The Wild Ones
Band
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Cates
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Andrews
- Original Score
- Al Kasha, Hank Hunter, Joel Hirschhorn
- Original Title
- The Fat Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Phillip Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Cates
Matthew Andrews
Al Kasha, Hank Hunter, Joel Hirschhorn
Joseph C. Brun
Barry Malkin
Everett Rosenthal
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Andrews
Writer
Everett Rosenthal
Producer
Barry Malkin
Editor
Joseph Cates
Director
Joseph C. Brun
Director of Photography
Al Kasha
Original Music Composer
Hank Hunter
Original Music Composer
Joel Hirschhorn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fat Spy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fat Spy about?
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.
Who directed The Fat Spy?
The Fat Spy was directed by Joseph Cates.
Who stars in The Fat Spy?
The principal cast of The Fat Spy includes Phyllis Diller, Jack E. Leonard, Brian Donlevy, Johnny Tillotson, Jayne Mansfield.
When was The Fat Spy released and how long is it?
The Fat Spy was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fat Spy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fat Spy was composed by Al Kasha, Hank Hunter, Joel Hirschhorn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fat Spy?
The Fat Spy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).