The Odd Couple

About

In New York, Felix, a neurotic news writer who just broke up with his wife, is urged by his chaotic friend Oscar, a sports journalist, to move in with him, but their lifestyles are as different as night and day are, so Felix's ideas about housekeeping soon begin to irritate Oscar.

Credits

Directed by

• Gene Saks

Written by

• Neil Simon

Produced by

• Howard W. Koch

Music by

• Neal Hefti

Cinematography

• Robert B. Hauser

Edited by

• Frank Bracht

Cast

• Jack Lemmonas Felix Ungar
• Walter Matthauas Oscar Madison
• John Fiedleras Vinnie
• Herb Edelmanas Murray
• David Sheineras Roy
• Monica Evansas Cecily
• Carole Shelleyas Gwendolyn
• Iris Adrianas Waitress
• Billie Birdas Chambermaid (uncredited)
• Angelique Pettyjohnas Go-go Dancer (uncredited)
• Heywood Hale Brounas Sports Journalist (uncredited)
• Larry Hainesas 'Speed'

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