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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.

Language

English

Release Date

June 21, 1960

Budget

$3,000,000

Revenue

$25,000,000

Academy Awards

Best Picture

Billy Wilder

Best Director

Billy Wilder

Best Writing, Original Screenplay

Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond

Best Art Direction, Black and White

Alexandre Trauner and Edward G. Boyle

Best Film Editing

Daniel Mandell

Golden Globe Awards

Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy

Jack Lemmon

Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy

Shirley MacLaine

British Academy Film Awards

Best Film

Billy Wilder

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Shirley MacLaine

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Jack Lemmon

Venice International Film Festival

Volpi Cup for Best Actress

Shirley MacLaine

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