The Odd Couple
1968, NR, 105 min. Directed by Gene Saks. Starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Herb Edelman, John Fiedler, Monica Evans, Carole Shelley.
REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Fri., July 20, 2001
Neil Simon's original play was the source material for this movie, which went on to inspire the successful TV series and a movie sequel. Felix and Oscar are now part of the American mythos.
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The Odd Couple, Gene Saks, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Herb Edelman, John Fiedler, Monica Evans, Carole Shelley