The Apartment 1960
“Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!”
What is The Apartment?
The film is set in a large New York insurance company. The main character, a minor clerk, discovers a method to advance his career within the company.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1960
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 21, 1960
- Studios
- The Mirisch Company
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Overview
The film is set in a large New York insurance company. The main character, a minor clerk, discovers a method to advance his career within the company. He lends out his apartment to the executives as a place for them to take their partners. This decision often leads to the main character dealing with the consequences of their visits. On one particular night, he is left with a significant issue to resolve. The main character's apartment serves as a convenient location for the executives to engage in extramarital activities, allowing them to maintain their public appearances while still pursuing their personal relationships.
Should you watch it?
“A meek office clerk loans his apartment to bosses for affairs, hoping to rise in the company.”
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Billy Wilder
- Features Jack Lemmon's nuanced performance
- Sharp commentary on corporate ambition
- Some social attitudes reflect its 1960s era
Watch it if you enjoy classic romantic comedies that critique workplace politics.
The film contains adult themes and mild sexual situations, suitable for mature teens and adults.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed The Apartment?
It was directed and produced by Billy Wilder.
Who stars as the insurance clerk?
Jack Lemmon plays the clerk.
What genres does the film combine?
It blends comedy, drama, and romance.
When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on June 21, 1960.
What is the film’s rating?
It carries a 14A rating, indicating content for older teens and adults.