The suicide of his expatriate uncle draws Englishman and poet Dennis Barlow into California's booming funeral industry.

Robert Morse
as Dennis Barlow

Jonathan Winters
as Wilbur Glenworthy / Harry Glenworthy

Anjanette Comer
as Aimee Thanatogenos

Rod Steiger
as Mr. Joyboy

Dana Andrews
as Gen. Buck Brinkman

Milton Berle
as Mr. Kenton

James Coburn
as Immigration Officer

John Gielgud
as Sir Francis Hinsley

Tab Hunter
as Whispering Glades Tour Guide

Margaret Leighton
as Mrs. Helen Kenton