


Film · Released
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!”
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.
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 filmTV 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
Howard McNearMr. CimoliQuestions about The Fortune Cookie
Quick answersWhere 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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