An excellent and entertaining film to come from Billy Wilder. It's also the first and one of the most successful pairings of Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Jack Lemmon plays a cameraman who collided with popular football player, Boom Boom Jackson, and suffered minor injuries as a result. Walter Matthau plays a sly lawyer who exaggerates Lemmon's injuries to collect big cash from the insurance companies. A very good and well made comedy that is sure to bring a smile on your face. You'll want to see it again and again. Walter Matthau deservedly won an Oscar for his excellent performance.
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Starring:
Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Cliff Osmond, Judi West, Lurene Tuttle
Directed by:
Billy Wilder
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1966 comedy
Not Rated.
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Don Ignacio's score: A-