The Fortune Cookie 1966
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56 Reviews
12%
Gummy
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SplatTV 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Harry Hinkle
as Willie Gingrich
as Boom Boom Jackson
as Sandy Hinkle
as Purkey
as Mother Hinkle
as O'Brien
as Thompson
as Charlotte Gingrich
as Sister Veronica
Director:
Writer:
Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
Stars:
Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Judi West, Cliff Osmond, Lurene Tuttle, Harry Holcombe, Les Tremayne, Marge Redmond, Ann Shoemaker,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Crime
Release Date:
1966 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
125 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Fortune Cookie
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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IALD
Cast
as Harry Hinkle
as Willie Gingrich
as Boom Boom Jackson
as Sandy Hinkle
as Purkey
as Mother Hinkle
as O'Brien
as Thompson
as Charlotte Gingrich
as Sister Veronica
as Doc Schindler
as Mr. Jackson
as Mr. Cimoli
as Dr. Krugman
as Kincaid
as Professor Winterhalter
as Max
as Nurse
as Elvira
as Law Firm Switchboard Operator and Receptionist
as Specialist #1
as Doctor
as Nun
as Interne (as Bill Christopher)
as Specialist #2
as Specialist #3
as Maury - the Equipment Man
as Maury's Assistant
as Ginger Gingrich (as Lisa Jill)
as Jeffrey Gingrich
as CBS Football Announcer
as TV Director (as Herb Ellis)
as Man in Bar (as Bob Doqui)
as Abraham Lincoln (uncredited)
as Running Back - Number 32 (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Commuter (uncredited)
as Cook (uncredited)
as Stadium Cameraman (uncredited)
as Tailor (uncredited)
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