The Fortune Cookie

Is he a spy? A security risk? Is he unfaithful? Or is he a nice, normal shnook - out to make a million bucks by sheer accident!

⭐ 7.2 /10 339 votes

October 19, 1966 2h 5m Released

Comedy Drama Crime

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Billy Wilder
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Phalanx Productions
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $3,705,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Jack Lemmon

Harry Hinkle

Walter Matthau

Willie Gingrich

Ron Rich

Boom Boom Jackson

Judi West

Sandy Hinkle

Cliff Osmond

Purkey

Lurene Tuttle

Mother Hinkle

Harry Holcombe

O'Brien

Les Tremayne

Thompson

Marge Redmond

Charlotte Gingrich

Ann Shoemaker

Sister Veronica

Ned Glass

Doc Schindler

Archie Moore

Mr. Jackson

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Fortune Cookie released?

The Fortune Cookie was released on October 19, 1966.

How long is The Fortune Cookie?

The runtime of The Fortune Cookie is 2h 5m.

What genre is The Fortune Cookie?

The Fortune Cookie is a Comedy, Drama, Crime movie.

What is the rating of The Fortune Cookie?

The Fortune Cookie has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Fortune Cookie?

The Fortune Cookie is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Fortune Cookie?

The Fortune Cookie was directed by Billy Wilder.

Who stars in The Fortune Cookie?

The main cast of The Fortune Cookie includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich.

What language is The Fortune Cookie in?

The Fortune Cookie is originally in English.