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A lawyer convinces his injured brother-in-law to fake a serious injury and sue for millions. The film features Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and a fortune cookie with a surprising message.
- (15K)
- Comedy, Romance
- Billy Wilder
- 1966-10-19
The Fortune Cookie (alternative UK title: Meet Whiplash Willie) is a 1966 American black comedy film directed, produced and co-written by Billy Wilder.It was the first film in which Jack Lemmon collaborated with Walter Matthau.
- $3,705,000
- André Previn
- Billy Wilder
Rated: 3.5/4 • Oct 13, 2020. While taping a football game, cameraman Harry Hinkle (Jack Lemmon) ends up slightly injured after a collision with star player "Boom Boom" Jackson (Ron Rich). When ...
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- Jack Lemmon
- Billy Wilder
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
Feb 11, 2021 · Learn how fortune cookies, the vanilla-flavored cookies with a slip of paper inside, were invented by Japanese bakers in the 1870s and became popular in Chinese restaurants in the 19th and 20th centuries. Find out how they migrated from Japan to America, how they became controversial for their cultural associations, and how they are still a cultural icon today.
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A cameraman is injured at a pro football game and a crooked lawyer tries to exploit him for insurance fraud. The Fortune Cookie is a classic comedy drama film directed by Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.
- Billy Wilder, Michael Glick, Jack Reddish
- Jack Lemmon
The Fortune Cookie. 1966 · 2 hr 6 min. TV-PG. Comedy · Romance. When a cameraman is clobbered during a football game, his brother-in-law advises to feign an injury so they can split the money from insurance claims. Subtitles: English. Starring: Jack Lemmon Walter Matthau Ron Rich Judi West Cliff Osmond. Directed by: Billy Wilder.
Oct 19, 2016 · On Oct. 19, 1966, Billy Wilder returned to the big screen with The Fortune Cookie, starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. The film was nominated for four Oscars at the 39th Academy Awards ...