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The Apartment
A bittersweet, witty comedy that balances cynicism and warmth, drawing you into the lonely lives of its characters.
About 1960 film directed by Billy Wilder
Genres drama, Christmas, romantic comedy
Directed by Billy Wilder
Written by Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
Starring Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemmon, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston, Edie Adams, Jack Kruschen, Hal Smith, David White
Music Adolph Deutsch
Runtime 125 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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