Joe Clay (Jack Lemmon) is a very successful Public Relations man. Unfortunately, a big part of his job entails drinking booze – and Joe’s ability to consume alcohol knows no bounds.
When he meets the very pretty Kirsten Arnesen (Lee Remick), she prefers chocolate to alcohol, and although Joe and Kirsten eventually marry, their love can’t prevent the downward spiral brought on by alcohol.
They try desperately to break the habit but continually relapse until only one of them manages to break free.
The film had a lasting effect in reinforcing the growing social acceptance of the ‘Alcoholics Anonymous’ movement.
Joe Clay
Jack Lemmon
Kirsten Arnesen Clay
Lee Remick
Ellis Arnesen
Charles Bickford
Jim Hungerford
Jack Klugman
Rad Leland
Alan Hewitt
Ballefoy
Tom Palmer
Debbie Clay
Debbie Megowan
Dottie
Maxine Stuart
Trayner
Jack Albertson
Director
Blake Edwards
