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The Fortune Cookie (1966): movie guide
The Fortune Cookie (1966) is a Comedy running about 125 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.2/10 from 369 votes. Notable cast includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Judi West. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1966-10-19
- Runtime: 125 min
- TMDB: 7.2/10
- Genres: Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1966-10-19
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What is The Fortune Cookie about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Fortune Cookie features Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Judi West, Cliff Osmond, Lurene Tuttle. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1966-10-19. Runtime: 125 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (369 votes). Genres: Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Fortune Cookie on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Fortune Cookie?
- The Fortune Cookie is listed as Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is The Fortune Cookie?
- The Fortune Cookie runs about 125 minutes.
- Who stars in The Fortune Cookie?
- Cast highlights include Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Judi West, Cliff Osmond, Lurene Tuttle.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Fortune Cookie?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Fortune Cookie?
- Open the The Fortune Cookie page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
