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Classic Wilder comedy/drama about an ambitious young insurance company employee who lends his apartment out to adulterous higher-ups but falls in love with one of their girlfriends. Several Oscars, including Best Picture!
Original Release
06/21/1960
US Release
06/21/1960
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jack Lemmon | C.C. Baxter |
| Shirley MacLaine | Fran Kubelik |
| Fred MacMurray | Jeff D. Sheldrake |
| Ray Walston | Joe Dobisch |
| Jack Kruschen | Dr. Dreyfuss |
| David Lewis | Al Kirkeby |
| Hope Holiday | Mrs. Margie MacDougall |
| Joan Shawlee | Sylvia |
| Naomi Stevens | Mrs. Mildred Dreyfuss |
| Johnny Seven | Karl Matuschka |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jack Lemmon | C.C. Baxter |
| Shirley MacLaine | Fran Kubelik |
| Fred MacMurray | Jeff D. Sheldrake |
| Ray Walston | Joe Dobisch |
| Jack Kruschen | Dr. Dreyfuss |
| David Lewis | Al Kirkeby |
| Hope Holiday | Mrs. Margie MacDougall |
| Joan Shawlee | Sylvia |
| Naomi Stevens | Mrs. Mildred Dreyfuss |
| Johnny Seven | Karl Matuschka |
| Joyce Jameson | The Blonde |
| Willard Waterman | Mr. Vanderhoff |
| David White | Mr. Eichelberger |
| Edie Adams | Miss Olsen |
| Dorothy Abbott | Office Worker |
| Bill Baldwin | TV Movie Host |
| Paul Bradley | Office Worker |
| Benny Burt | Charlie - Bartender |
| Steve Carruthers | Restaurant Patron |
| Lynn Cartwright | Elevator Supervisor with Clicker |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Billy Wilder | Producer |
| I.A.L. Diamond | Producer |
| Doane Harrison | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Picture | Won |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Director | Won |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen | Won |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Cinematography, Black-and-White | Nominated |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White | Won |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Sound | Nominated |
| 1961 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Won |
| 1961 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Comedy | Won |
| 1961 | Golden Globe | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1961 | Golden Globe | Best Actress - Comedy or Musical | Won |
| 1961 | Golden Globe | Best Actor - Comedy or Musical | Won |
