Summary
The Fortune is an American comedy romance film first released in 1975,
directed by Mike Nichols.
The film stars Stockard Channing, Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, Ian Wolfe and Rose Michtom.
It has also been released under the title: Spite and Malice.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Mike Nichols
- Script: Mike Nichols
- Photo: John A. Alonzo
- Music: José Padilla, David Shire
- Cast: Stockard Channing (Fredrika Contessa ’Freddie’ Biggars), Jack Nicholson (Oscar Sullivan aka Oscar Dix), Warren Beatty (Nicky Wilson), Ian Wolfe (Justice of the Peace), Rose Michtom (His Wife), Brian Avery (Airline Steward), Florence Stanley (Mrs. Gould), Dub Taylor (Rattlesnake Tom), Catlin Adams (Girl Lover), Christopher Guest (Boy Lover), Scatman Crothers (Fisherman), Tom Newman (John the Barber), Jim Antonio (1st Policeman), Vic Vallaro (2nd Policeman), Richard B. Shull (Chief Detective Sergeant Jack Power), Joe Tornatore (Detective), Kathryn Grody (Police Secretary), John Fiedler (Police photographer), George Roberts (Officer), Jerry Trent (Dancer)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 88 min
- Aka: Spite and Malice
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Comedy / Crime / Romance


