The Fortune Cookie
1966
Jack’s first film to co-star with his most frequent co-star and dear friend Walter Matthau, and directed by Billy Wilder – it’s the story about a cameraman who pretends to be paralyzed after a minor injury leading to lots of hilarious trouble.
The incomparable JACK LEMMON was born 100 years ago. Film Forum celebrates the centennial of his birth with an extensive two-week series of his finest work including THE APARTMENT, SOME LIKE IT HOT, THE FORTUNE COOKIE, IRMA LA DOUCE, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, AVANTI!, GRUMPY OLD MEN, and more.
