8/10
1960-06-21 Approved The Apartment

The Apartment

Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!

Release Date: 1960-06-21

Rating: 8.2 / 10

Runtime: 125 mins

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.


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Runtime

125 minutes

Release Date

1960-06-21

Budget

$3,000,000

Box Office Earnings

$25,000,000

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

David Lewis
David Lewis
Hope Holiday
Hope Holiday
Joan Shawlee
Joan Shawlee
Naomi Stevens
Naomi Stevens
Johnny Seven
Johnny Seven

Crew Members

Hal W. Polaire
Hal W. Polaire Assistant Director
David Salven
David Salven Assistant Director
I. A. L. Diamond
I. A. L. Diamond Screenplay

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - ACTOR

Year: 1961
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Year: 1961
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - ACTRESS

Year: 1961
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - ART DIRECTION (BLACK-AND-WHITE)

Year: 1961
Status: 🏆 Won

Oscar - CINEMATOGRAPHY (BLACK-AND-WHITE)

Year: 1961
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - DIRECTING

Year: 1961
Status: 🏆 Won

Oscar - FILM EDITING

Year: 1961
Status: 🏆 Won

Oscar - BEST MOTION PICTURE

Year: 1961
Status: 🏆 Won

Oscar - SOUND

Year: 1961
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - WRITING (STORY AND SCREENPLAY—WRITTEN DIRECTLY FOR THE SCREEN)

Year: 1961
Status: 🏆 Won

Audience Reviews

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    Andres Gomez

    Rating: 8/10

    "A tiypical Billy Wilder comedy. Fun and with great script and performance from Jack Lemmon. A must to see."

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    Andres Gomez

    Rating: 8/10

    "A tiypical Billy Wilder comedy. Fun and with great script and performance from Jack Lemmon. A must to see."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the The Apartment ?

The movie is approximately 125 minutes long.

What is the The Apartment's release date?

1960-06-21 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the The Apartment?

The movie belongs to the Comedy Drama Romance genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the The Apartment?

The lead actors include Jack Lemmon , Shirley MacLaine , and Fred MacMurray , among others.

Who directed The Apartment?

The movie was directed by Hal W. Polaire David Salven

What is the The Apartment's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $3,000,000 .

How much did The Apartment movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $25,000,000 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the The Apartment movie?

Major production companies include The Mirisch Company United Artists .

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