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Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise! - The Apartment
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Title: The Apartment

Release Date: 21 Jun 1960

Runtime: 2h 5m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Director: The Mirisch Company, United Artists

Production Companies: The Mirisch Company, United Artists

Overview: Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to the executives as a place to take their mistresses. Although he often has to deal with the aftermath of their visits, one night he's left with a major problem to solve.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 8.196 (2350 votes)

Cast

  • C.C. Baxter: Jack Lemmon
  • Fran Kubelik: Shirley MacLaine
  • Jeff D. Sheldrake: Fred MacMurray
  • Joe Dobisch: Ray Walston
  • Dr. Dreyfuss: Jack Kruschen
  • Al Kirkeby: David Lewis
  • Mrs. Margie MacDougall: Hope Holiday
  • Sylvia: Joan Shawlee
  • Mrs. Mildred Dreyfuss: Naomi Stevens
  • Karl Matuschka: Johnny Seven
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