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1966 · 125 min · NR

The Fortune Cookie

Directed by Billy Wilder · Comedy

The Fortune Cookie (1966) is a Comedy film, directed by Billy Wilder set in Cleveland during the 1960s. It runs 125 minutes and is rated NR.

A con artist, with a comedic and satirical tone. Themes of greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
André Previn
Cinematography
Joseph LaShelle
Cast
Jack LemmonWalter MatthauRon RichJudi WestCliff OsmondLurene TuttleHarry HolcombeLes Tremayne

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Cleveland
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
Greed & Ambition
Tone
ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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