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The Fortune Cookie

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau
First of a season of Billy Wilder's most celebrated comedies.

When a TV cameraman is injured while filming a football match his wily brother-in-law sees a golden opportunity to sue for a million dollars in damages.
(This Week's Films: page 11)

Contributors

Producer/Director:
Billy Wilder
Harry Hinkle:
Jack Lemmon
Willie Gingrich:
Walter Matthau
Luther 'Boom-Boom' Jackson:
Ron Rich
Mr Purkey:
Cliff Osmond
Sandy:
Judi West
Mother Hinkle:
Lurene Tuttle
O'Brien:
Harry Colcombe
Thompson:
Les Tremayne
Max:
Noam Pitlik
Mr Jackson:
Archie Moore
Source: Radio Times

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