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magazine was even more critical of the film, calling it "a tasteless and overripe comedy that disintegrates very early into hysterical, undisciplined hamming." The magazine's review was highly critical towards the supporting cast, calling Dom DeLuise "absolutely dreadful," Sally Field "phoning in a
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who has been committed for murdering his father in a fit of rage. Marlon is sympathetic to Sonny's continuing desire to die, and so helps him in various unsuccessful attempts, including jumping from a tower, crushing his head in the hospital bed, and being hanged. Sonny meets Dr. Maneet, a
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