The Fortune Cookie (1966)
Is he a spy? A security risk? Is he unfaithful? Or is he a nice, normal shnook - out to make a million bucks by sheer accident!
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | The Fortune Cookie |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 19, 1966 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | surveillance, private investigator, black and white, ex-wife, wheelchair, honesty, cinematographer, fortune cookie, brother-in-law, shadowing, insurance fraud, man in wheelchair |
FAQ
What is The Fortune Cookie about?
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.
When was The Fortune Cookie released?
The Fortune Cookie was released on Oct 19, 1966 (status: Released).
Who directed The Fortune Cookie?
Billy Wilder directed The Fortune Cookie.
What is the TMDB rating of The Fortune Cookie?
The Fortune Cookie has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 362 votes.