The Fortune Cookie
The Fortune Cookie
Release: 1966-10-19·Runtime: 125m·★ 7.2
ComedyDramaCrime
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Phalanx Productions
Jalem Productions
United Artists
Trailers & Videos
Cast
William Christopheras Interne (as Bill Christopher)
Ron Richas Boom Boom Jackson
Judy Paceas Elvira
Bartlett Robinsonas Specialist #1
Ben Wrightas Doctor
Herbie Fayeas Maury - the Equipment Man
Robert DoQuias Man in Bar (as Bob Doqui)
Jack Lemmonas Harry Hinkle
Ned Glassas Doc Schindler
Jim Brownas Running Back - Number 32 (archive footage) (uncredited)
Harry Holcombeas O'Brien
Ann Shoemakeras Sister Veronica
Sig Rumanas Professor Winterhalter
Helen Kleebas Law Firm Switchboard Operator and Receptionist
Dodie Heathas Nun
John Andersonas Abraham Lincoln (uncredited)
Walter Matthauas Willie Gingrich
Judi Westas Sandy Hinkle
Cliff Osmondas Purkey
Noam Pitlikas Max
Herbert Ellisas TV Director (as Herb Ellis)
Billy Beckas Maury's Assistant
Les Tremayneas Thompson
Marge Redmondas Charlotte Gingrich
Howard McNearas Mr. Cimoli
Lurene Tuttleas Mother Hinkle
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