The Fortune Cookie

1966 NR 2h 5m 7.2

A crooked lawyer persuades his brother-in-law to feign a serious injury.

TV cameraman Harry Hinkle is injured while filming a football game. Seeing an opportunity for big, easy money, his unscrupulous ambulance-chasing lawyer brother-in-law, enters the picture. He gets Harry to overstate his injuries and claim $1 million in pain and suffering. Harry's similarly-minded ex-wife suddenly reappear and tries to rekindle their relationship. Meanwhile, the football player who hit Harry struggles with the outcome of his actions.

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Info about The Fortune Cookie

Studio(s): Phalanx Productions, Jalem Productions

Originally Released: United States on Oct 19, 1966

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $6,800,000.00

Budget: $3,705,000.00

Genres: Comedy, Romance

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