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
Walter Matthauas Willie Gingrich
Lurene Tuttleas Mother Hinkle
Helen Kleebas Law Firm Switchboard Operator and Receptionist
Herbie Fayeas Maury - the Equipment Man
John Andersonas Abraham Lincoln (uncredited)
Billy Beckas Maury's Assistant
Howard McNearas Mr. Cimoli
William Christopheras Interne (as Bill Christopher)
Jim Brownas Running Back - Number 32 (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jack Lemmonas Harry Hinkle
Harry Holcombeas O'Brien
Dodie Heathas Nun
Noam Pitlikas Max
Ben Wrightas Doctor
Robert DoQuias Man in Bar (as Bob Doqui)
Judi Westas Sandy Hinkle
Ann Shoemakeras Sister Veronica
Ron Richas Boom Boom Jackson
Cliff Osmondas Purkey
Marge Redmondas Charlotte Gingrich
Ned Glassas Doc Schindler
Sig Rumanas Professor Winterhalter
Judy Paceas Elvira
Bartlett Robinsonas Specialist #1
Les Tremayneas Thompson
Herbert Ellisas TV Director (as Herb Ellis)
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