About this movie
TV cameraman Harry Hinkle is injured while filming a football game. Seeing big dollar signs, his unscrupulous ambulance-chasing lawyer brother-in-law Willie Gingrich enters the picture, and convinces Harry to overstate his injuries and claim $1 million in pain and suffering. Harry's similarly-minded ex-wife suddenly reappears in an attempt to rekindle their relationship.
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Quick facts
Year
1966
Runtime
2h 5m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.2/10
Votes
348
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Crime
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$3.7M
Cast
shadowing
american football
brother-in-law
wheelchair
honesty
insurance fraud
cinematographer
fortune cookie
private investigator
black and white
surveillance
ex-wife
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Questions about The Fortune Cookie
How long is The Fortune Cookie?
The Fortune Cookie has a runtime of 2h 5m (2 hours and 5 minutes).
Who directed The Fortune Cookie?
The Fortune Cookie was directed by Billy Wilder and released in 1966.
What genre is The Fortune Cookie?
The Fortune Cookie is a Comedy, Drama, Crime film (1966).
Who stars in The Fortune Cookie?
The cast of The Fortune Cookie includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Judi West, Cliff Osmond.
What is the TMDB rating for The Fortune Cookie?
The Fortune Cookie has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 348 votes.
