Overview
Plot
TV cameraman Harry Hinkle is injured while filming a football game. His unscrupulous lawyer brother-in-law Willie Gingrich convinces him to exaggerate his injuries and sue for $1 million, while Harry's ex-wife suddenly reappears.
- Directors
- Billy Wilder
- Cast
- Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Judi West, Cliff Osmond, Lurene Tuttle, Harry Holcombe, Les Tremayne, Marge Redmond, Ann Shoemaker, Ned Glass, Archie Moore, Howard McNear, Harry Davis, Lauren Gilbert, Sig Ruman, Noam Pitlik, Maryesther Denver, Judy Pace, Helen Kleeb
- Country
- United States of America
- Genre
- Comedy
- Release date
- 1966-10-19
- Studios
- Phalanx Productions, Jalem Productions, United Artists
Plot
Warning: spoilers
The Fortune Cookie Plot and Cast
After TV cameraman Harry Hinkle is hurt during a football game, his ambulance-chasing brother-in-law Willie Gingrich sees a big payday. Willie persuades Harry to overstate his injuries and claim $1 million in pain and suffering. Meanwhile, Harry's like-minded ex-wife returns, hoping to rekindle their relationship.
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