The Apartment (1960)
Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!
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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- I. A. L. Diamond (Screenplay)
- Billy Wilder (Screenplay)
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Workplace Idiocy and Office Fun, Forbidden Office Romance and Professionalism
Keywords
new year's eve, new york city, lovesickness, clerk, winter, age difference, suicide attempt, office, flat, spaghetti, tennis racket, romcom, black and white, love affair, extramarital affair
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Apartment about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Apartment?
- The Apartment was directed by Billy Wilder.
- Who stars in The Apartment?
- The Apartment stars Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston, Jack Kruschen, David Lewis.
- How long is The Apartment?
- The Apartment has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is The Apartment?
- The Apartment is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Apartment?
- The Apartment has a Filmori rating of 3.0/5 based on 4 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Apartment?
- The Apartment had a budget of $3M.
- How much did The Apartment gross?
- The Apartment grossed $25M worldwide.
- Where was The Apartment produced?
- The Apartment was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Apartment?
- The themes of The Apartment include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Workplace Idiocy and Office Fun, Forbidden Office Romance and Professionalism.