
feature · 19602h 6mUS
The Apartment
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.
ComedyDramaRomance★ 8.2(2,644)
At a glance
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Cinematography
- Joseph LaShelle
- Editor
- Daniel Mandell
- Music
- Adolph Deutsch
Department
Camera
- Joseph LaShelleDirector of Photographyprimary
Department
Art Department
- Edward G. BoyleSet Decoratorprimary
- Tom PlewsProperty Masterprimary
Department
Production
- Billy WilderProducerprimary
- Hal W. PolaireFirst Assistant Directorprimary
Department
Post-production
Recognition by craft
- Cinematography1w
- Original Score1n
- +3 non-craft
Recognition
Awards (3 won, 5 total)
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Cinematography1961Joseph LaShelleCited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Original Screenplay1961I. A. L. Diamond
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