The Fortune Cookie (1966)

One Cheap Shyster Lawyer

Willie (Walter Matthau) discloses the lawsuit plan to Harry (Jack Lemmon), who is hesitant to go along with his brother-in-law.

Directed by Billy Wilder.

© MGM 2012

Released in 1966 by MGM.

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  • actor: Jack Lemmon
  • actor: Walter Matthau
  • director: Billy Wilder
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  • producer: Billy Wilder
  • cinematographer: Joseph LaShelle
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  • role-name: Harry Hinkle
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  • year: 1966
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