The Fortune Cookie
1966
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.
Director:
Billy Wilder
Writers:
Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 5 nominations total
Production:
Billy Wilder
Country:
United States
