The Apartment (1960) The Apartment (1960)

A romantic comedy-drama written and directed by Billy Wilder, starring Jack Lemmon as C.C. Baxter, a junior insurance clerk who lends his apartment to executives for their extramarital affairs in exchange for career advancement, and Shirley MacLaine as Fran Kubelik, the elevator operator he falls for who turns out to be his boss's mistress. The film won five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.

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Director Billy Wilder
Writers Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond
Stars Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston, Jack Kruschen, Edie Adams
Producers Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond
Composer Adolph Deutsch
Cinematographer Joseph LaShelle
Editor Daniel Mandell
Production Company The Mirisch Company
Distributor United Artists
Budget $3 million
Box Office $24 million
Release Date June 15, 1960
Running Time 125 minutes
MPAA Rating Approved (pre-MPAA)
Filmed In Los Angeles, California

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