The Sad Sack

Private Meredith Bixby's stint in the Army has been far from successful; his basic training has extended from six weeks to an excruciating 17 months due to his perpetual struggle to fit in. In a desperate attempt to transform him into a competent soldier, WAC Major Shelton, a psychologist, steps in and assigns Corporal Dolan and Private Stan Wensalawsky to help mentor Bixby. However, their intentions are less than noble as both have personal scores to settle with Bixby, which leads to a series of unforeseen mishaps and delays.Sergeant Pulley, exasperated by this farce, transfers Bixby's troupe to Morocco in hopes of a fresh start for the hapless private. During his leave in North Africa, Private Bixby stumbles into a bar and encounters Zita, an enchanting exotic dancer-singer. Blinded by her charm and unaware that these 'Moroccan Delights' he indulges in are not malted milks but something much stronger, Bixby becomes infatuated with Zita and envisions a life together despite the cultural and geographical barriers.In this humorous yet poignant tale of self-discovery, love, and overcoming adversity, we follow Private Meredith Bixby's journey as he navigates through the challenges of military training, personal relationships, and his own misplaced expectations in a world far from home.