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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!”

7.219662h 5mComedy
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The Fortune Cookie at a glance

The Fortune Cookie is a 1966 comedy film, running 2h 5m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on YouTube Free, Apple TV Store and Sky Store.

U age rating2h 5mComedy

Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1966-10-19
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
Comedy
Director
Billy Wilder
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 · 369 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Jack LemmonHarry Hinkle
Walter MatthauWillie Gingrich
Ron RichBoom Boom Jackson
Judi WestSandy Hinkle
Cliff OsmondPurkey
Lurene TuttleMother Hinkle
Harry HolcombeO'Brien
Les TremayneThompson
Marge RedmondCharlotte Gingrich
Ann ShoemakerSister Veronica
Ned GlassDoc Schindler
Archie MooreMr. Jackson
Howard McNearMr. Cimoli
Harry DavisDr. Krugman

Questions about The Fortune Cookie

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Where can I watch The Fortune Cookie in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Fortune Cookie is listed on YouTube Free, Apple TV Store, Sky Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Fortune Cookie suitable for children?

The Fortune Cookie is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is The Fortune Cookie on PelisPlus UK?

The Fortune Cookie has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is The Fortune Cookie about?

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…

How long is The Fortune Cookie?

The Fortune Cookie runs for 2h 5m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Fortune Cookie trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Fortune Cookie (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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