Review of The Fortune Cookie (1966) by Aj V — 07 Dec 2010

Another great comedy from Wilder, this movie is hilarious, fun, and has a great cast. I highly recommend it.

This review of The Fortune Cookie (1966) was written by Aj V on 07 Dec 2010.

The Fortune Cookie has generally received positive reviews.

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