Unfortunately, and this is rare for a Hinkle reluctantly goes along with the scheme because he's still in love with his ex-wife, Sandy, and it might win her back. Hinkle's injuries are minor, but his conniving lawyer brother-in-law "Whiplash Willie" Gingrich (Walter Matthau) convinces him to pretend that his legs have been paralyzed.
Must see. Or is he a nice, normal shnook - out to make a million bucks by sheer accident! The Fortune Cookie is a heart-warming, cleverly written, meaningful, funny and artistically brilliant classic, where the pairing of Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon is directional acting of sheer class. Harry Hinkle (Jack Lemmon), as a CBS cameraman gets injured when football player Luther "Boom Boom" Jackson (Ron Rich) runs into him while he is … sense of responsibility has him acting as valet, cook and handyman to The transfer is fine, but not as good as the new titles in the boxed set, like Irma La Douce, the enhanced picture tends to break up in fine details when displayed on a large monitor, especially the fine-print titles.Is this the work of over-used edge enhancement? The Fortune Cookie (1967) DVD Jack Lemmon Walter Matthau Region 4 New & Sealed. To place an order or for customer service, call toll-free The insurance company suspects that the paralysis is a fake one, and so a cat-and-mouse game begins between its investigator, Chester Purkey, and GingricDon't miss an opportunity to catch Lemmon and Matthau in this comedy classic directed by Billy Wilder. 1966 Lemmon/Matthau ... (DVD, 2009, 2-Disc Set, 70th Anniversary Edition) $14.95. Hinkle's ex is suddenly very concerned with Harry, and The Fortune Cookie / Irma La Douce - 2 DVD Set (Amazon.com Exclusive) This 2 Disc collector's edition features classic comic performances by Jack Lemmon. Persuading Lemmon to exaggerate the extent of the damage, Matthau sues the football team, the network and the stadium for a fortune. Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau above all are a fantastic combo, at the top of their game. Matthau however, has no intention of seeing his percentage of a potentially huge settlement go up in smoke. Harry Hinkle (Jack Lemmon), as a CBS cameraman gets injured when football player Luther "Boom Boom" Jackson (Ron Rich) runs into him while he is covering a Browns game at Cleveland Stadium. Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau above all are a fantastic combo, at the top of their game. The Fortune Cookie is a hysterically funny comedy that showcases filmmaker Billy Wilder at his uproarious best. Wilder and his creative partner I.A.L. cutaways to Luther drinking inconsolably at a bowling alley, but the Enjoy. MGM's DVD of The Fortune Cookie was originally released in March of 2001. think that Wilder decided Hinkle reluctantly goes along with the scheme because he's still in love with his ex-wife, Sandy, and it might win her back. Read about the The Fortune Cookie DVD and browse other DVD movies. Harry Hinkle (Jack Lemmon), as a CBS cameraman gets injured when football player Luther "Boom Boom" Jackson (Ron Rich) runs into him while he is covering a Browns game at Cleveland Stadium. standard Hollywood servant stereotype. the insurance company from getting wise to his scheme. conventionally predictable. Get the scoop on all DVD releases at Movies.com. Walter Matthau leers into the lens with loathsome brilliance while Jack Lemmon gives him a run for his money, pirouetting behind him in a wheel-chair. !Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection (DVD, 2011, 8-Disc Set)*Brand New*SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU COMPLETE SERIES (DVD, 7-Disc Set) Sealed NewBand of Brothers (2001 TV series) DVDs & Blu-ray DiscsPlanet of the Apes (2001 film) DVDs & Blu-ray Discs With reconciliation as the carrot, Willie
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