The Man from the Diners' Club (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1963, The Man from the Diners' Club is a comedy film directed by Frank Tashlin, running about 96 minutes. “The wildest screen comedy of the year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mobster Foots Pulardos, who operates a health gym as a front, plans to flee to Mexico to evade government tax officials. His girl friend, Sugar Pye, suggests that he first arrange for the cremation of a man having his own peculiar identifying characteristic--feet of different sizes--and then apply for a Diners' Club card for use in paying his fare. The request for the credit card comes to the desk of Ernie Klenk, a timid clerk. Nervous about his forthcoming marriage to the boss's secretary, Lucy, Ernie inadvertently okays the application, then, discovering his mistake, rushes to the health gym to recover the club card he has issued.
Who’s in it. The Man from the Diners' Club stars Danny Kaye as Ernest Klenk, Cara Williams as Sugar Pye, Martha Hyer as Lucy and Telly Savalas as Mr. Martindale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Man from the Diners' Club has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from the Diners' Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from the Diners' Club tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from the Diners' Club (1963)?
- In US, The Man from the Diners' Club is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man from the Diners' Club worth watching?
- The Man from the Diners' Club holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from the Diners' Club?
- The Man from the Diners' Club stars Danny Kaye, Cara Williams, Martha Hyer, Telly Savalas and Everett Sloane.
- When was The Man from the Diners' Club released?
- The Man from the Diners' Club was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.