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.
Quick Facts
| 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 |