Der Glückspilz

Billy Wilder does not stint on the cynicism here. A cameraman gets hurt at a football game and his lawyer sees a path to riches, encouraging a fabricated lawsuit. Cue the arrival of an ex-wife, lured by the scent of money. It's a bit much, but mostly works.

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Billy Wilder directed Der Glückspilz in 1966. See Billy Wilder's full filmography, where to start with Billy Wilder, or where to go after you've seen everything by Billy Wilder.

Der Glückspilz was released in 1966 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 125 minutes.