Movie Description

The Fortune Cookie

(1966)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Fortune Cookie

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1966-10-19

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 05m

Budget₹ 3705000

Revenue₹ 6800000

Production CompaniesPhalanx Productions,Jalem Productions,United Artists

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Crime