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.
Directed by Billy Wilder
💰 Earned $25M on a $3M budget — a 8.3× return.
🏆 Won 5 Oscars. 25 wins & 8 nominations total.
🤝 One of 7 films pairing Billy Wilder with Jack Lemmon.
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