The Apartment
"Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!"
Originally released in 1960. The Apartment is a comedy/drama film. directed by Billy Wilder. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, and Fred MacMurray
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (2,543 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$25M
8.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Lemmon
as C.C. Baxter
Shirley MacLaine
as Fran Kubelik
Fred MacMurray
as Jeff D. Sheldrake
Ray Walston
as Joe Dobisch
Jack Kruschen
as Dr. Dreyfuss
David Lewis
as Al Kirkeby
Hope Holiday
as Mrs. Margie MacDougall
Joan Shawlee
as Sylvia
Naomi Stevens
as Mrs. Mildred Dreyfuss
Johnny Seven
as Karl Matuschka
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $25,000,000
Production Companies
- The Mirisch Company
- United Artists
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...
Who directed The Apartment?
The Apartment was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is The Apartment?
The Apartment has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was The Apartment released?
The Apartment was released on June 21, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Apartment?
The main cast of The Apartment includes Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston, Jack Kruschen.
Is The Apartment worth watching?
The Apartment has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 2,543 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.