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The Fortune Cookie

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In the heart of Los Angeles, the assistant of a tough and cynical sports commentator, known for his coldness, finds himself in an unexpected situation after an accident at a soccer game. While holding the camera, he takes a fall that leaves him not only dazed but also in a perfect position for a scam. His twin brother, who has always been tormented by his lack of success in life, joins him to take advantage of the situation. The prospect of a million-dollar lawsuit seems to be the golden ticket both of them need to escape their dull lives.

As the plot unfolds, the brothers' ambition intertwines with the chaos of the search for easy money. But things take an unexpected turn when the assistant begins to question the true priorities of his life, all while his brother starts to fall for a kind nurse who sees beyond his cynical facade. The film delves into the thin line between greed and redemption, challenging the characters to reflect on what it truly means to be lucky.

With sharp humor and palpable tension between its protagonists, this story captures how, in the pursuit of fortune, we often find something more valuable: human connection and the opportunity to rediscover oneself. The conclusion offers a dose of irony, as what seemed like a blessing turns into an invaluable life lesson.

Media type
Movie
Year
1966
Director
Billy Wilder
Writer
Billy Wilder
I. A. L. Diamond
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.20
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
96.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
63.00
Actors
Jack Lemmon
Walter Matthau
Ron Rich
Judi West
Cliff Osmond
Lurene Tuttle
Harry Holcombe
Les Tremayne
Marge Redmond
Ann Shoemaker
Ned Glass
Archie Moore
Howard McNear
Harry Davis
Lauren Gilbert
Sig Ruman
Maryesther Denver
Judy Pace
Helen Kleeb
Bartlett Robinson
Ben Wright
Dodie Heath
William Christopher
Robert P. Lieb
Martin Blaine
Herbie Faye
Billy Beck
Lisa Linsky
John Todd Roberts
Keith Jackson
Herbert Ellis
Robert DoQui
John Anderson
Gary Bohn
Jim Brown
Daniel Elam
Rudy Germane
Chester Jones
Jon Silo
Gender
Comedy
Country
United States
Producers
I. A. L. Diamond
Doane Harrison
Billy Wilder
Original title
The Fortune Cookie
Duration
125
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