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1960 · 126 min · NR

The Apartment

Directed by Billy Wilder · Comedy, Drama, Romance

The Apartment (1960) is a Comedy film, directed by Billy Wilder set in New York City during the 1960s, in winter.

Themes of love & longing and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Adolph Deutsch
Cinematography
Joseph LaShelle
Cast
Jack LemmonShirley MacLaineFred MacMurrayRay WalstonJack KruschenDavid LewisHope HolidayJoan Shawlee

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1960s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingIsolation
Tone
Darkly ComicRomanticMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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