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The Fortune Cookie

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Original title

The Fortune Cookie

Year

1966

Running time

125 min.

Country

United States

Director

Billy Wilder

Screenwriter

Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond

Cast

Music

Andre Previn

Cinematography

Joseph LaShelle (B&W)

Producer

United Artists

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

Harry Hinkle is a cameraman who is broadcasting a live game until a football player hits him. Despite the insignificant concussion, his brother in law, who is a lawyer, suggests to him to pretend a serious injury in order to get money. The cameraman is against it until he hears that his ex-wife will be coming to see him. He pretends to be injured to get her back, but also sees what the strain is doing to the football player who injured him.

Rankings Position

#56 Best Movies of the '60s
#62 Best Comedy Movies

Awards: 1966: Oscar: Best Supporting Actor (Walter Matthau). 4 Nominations

1966: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Actor - Comedy/Musical (Walter Matthau)

1966: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Comedy Screenplay

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88 My Favorite Comedies (164)

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