The Loved One

"The motion picture with something to offend everyone!"

Oct 11 1965 Approved 2h 2m
Comedy

Newly arrived in Hollywood from England, Dennis Barlow finds he has to arrange his uncle's interment at the highly-organised and very profitable Whispering Glades funeral parlour. His fancy is caught by one of their cosmeticians, Aimee Thanatogenos. But he has three problems - the strict rules of owner Blessed Reverand Glenworthy, the rivalry of embalmer Mr Joyboy, and the shame of now working himself at The Happy Hunting Ground pets' memorial home.

Plot

Newly arrived in Hollywood from England, Dennis Barlow finds he has to arrange his uncle's interment at the highly-organised and very profitable Whispering Glades funeral parlour. His fancy is caught by one of their cosmeticians, Aimee Thanatogenos. But he has three problems - the strict rules of owner Blessed Reverand Glenworthy, the rivalry of embalmer Mr Joyboy, and the shame of now working himself at The Happy Hunting Ground pets' memorial home.

Written by

Evelyn Waugh, Terry Southern, Christopher Isherwood

Directed by

Tony Richardson

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Filmways Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
4,189
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA