
The Apartment(1960)
“Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!”
Overview
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
Studio
The Mirisch Company
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$25M
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 Margie MacDougall

Joan Shawlee
as Sylvia

Naomi Stevens
as Mrs. Mildred Dreyfuss

Johnny Seven
as Karl Matuschka

Joyce Jameson
as The Blonde

Willard Waterman
as Mr. Vanderhoff
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
English
Rating
8.2 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$25M
Production Companies
The Mirisch Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Apartment?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Apartment (1960).
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 and released in 1960. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is The Apartment?▼
The Apartment has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in The Apartment?▼
The cast of The Apartment includes 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 and more.
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