starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau.

When TV cameraman Harry Hinkle is injured while filming a football match his wily brother-in-law sees a golden opportunity to sue for a million dollars in damages.
Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon were teamed for the first time in Wilder's disenchanted look at shyster lawyers in particular - and dishonesty in general.
Released in Britain as "Meet Whiplash Willie" the film brought Matthau his first big-screen success and an Oscar for his performance as the greedy Willie.
(Black and white)

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