The Apartment
“Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!”
1960•2h 6m•8.2•Released
ComedyDramaRomance
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.
Director
Billy Wilder
Writer
Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$25M
Languages
English
Studio
The Mirisch Company
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
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 (uncredited)
Production
Company
The Mirisch Company
Producer
Billy Wilder
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