The Fortune Cookie

The Fortune Cookie (1966)

Approved 19 Oct 1966 • Comedy, Romance • 2h 5m
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TV cameraman Harry Hinkle is injured while filming a football game. Seeing an opportunity for big, easy money, his unscrupulous ambulance-chasing lawyer brother-in-law, enters the picture. He gets Harry to overstate his injuries and claim $1 million in pain and suffering. Harry's similarly-minded ex-wife suddenly reappear and tries to rekindle their relationship. Meanwhile, the football player who hit Harry struggles with the outcome of his actions.

Billy Wilder
Director
Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond
Writer
Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 5 nominations total
Country: United States
Metacritic Score: 63
DVD Release Date:
Box Office Total:

7.2

IMDb (15839 votes)
96%
Rotten Tomatoes
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