Anthony Newley's character, Hieronymus Merkin, is a 40-year-old man reflecting on his life through a movie about his experiences. He portrays himself as a marionette controlled by a puppet master, guided by Goodtime Eddie Filth, who leads him into a series of relationships.
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
Anthony Newley portrays Heironymus Merkin, whose life takes a dark turn as he succumbs to moral decay.