The Odd Couple (1968) |
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| Director(s) | Gene Saks |
| Producer(s) | Howard W. Koch |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Film Adaptation, Romance |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Divorce, Friends, New York |
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The Odd Couple
Released
1968
Jack Lemmon
(as Felix Ungar)
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1968
Walter Matthau
(as Oscar Madison)
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1968
John Fiedler
(as Vinnie)
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Herb Edelman
(as Murray)
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David Sheiner
(as Roy)
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Carole Shelley
(as Gwendolyn Pigeon)
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Iris Adrian
(as Waitress)
The Odd Couple Overview:
The Odd Couple (1968) was a Comedy - Romance Film directed by Gene Saks and produced by Howard W. Koch.
SYNOPSIS
Simon's justifiably famous pair was based on the real experiences of his scriptwriting brother living with two bachelors in Hollywood. Lemmon replaced Art Carney from the stage smash in the role of Matthau's new roommate, and the other principals brought finely tuned ensemble work to the film, infusing depth to the characterizations of sloppy, curmudgeonly Madison and his poker-buddy circle. Lemmon brought a shrill neurosis to fussy Felix that is the perfect foil. Watch for cameos by a host of late-'60s baseball greats, ranging from Roberto Clemente and Maury Wills to Bud Harrelson. The basis for the long-running TV series starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman.
(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).
Academy Awards 1968 --- Ceremony Number 41 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Film Editing | Frank Bracht | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Neil Simon | Nominated |
The Odd Couple BlogHub Articles:
The Odd Couple (1968)
The Odd Couple Directed by Gene Saks Written by Neil Simon from his play 1968/US IMDb link Repeat viewing/Amzazon Instant Felix Ungar: Take what back? Oscar Madison: “Let it be on your head.” What the hell is that, the Curse of the Cat People? Despite a few now cringe-worthy jokes, the p... Read full article
O legado de “Um Estranho Casal” / The lasting legacy of “The Odd Couple”
O legado de “Um Estranho Casal” / The lasting legacy of “The Odd Couple” “Você é um Felix ou um Oscar?” Para algumas pessoas, esta questão não tem significado. Mas, para milhões de pessoas que conhecem a obra de Neil Simon, ela significa muito. Respon... Read full article
1968 Fest – An Oddly Abrasive Pairing – The Odd Couple (1968)
“I cannot stand little notes on my pillow! “We are all out of cornflakes, F.U.” It took me three hours to figure out F.U. was Felix Unger.” Of course, most people (or at least those who remember it at all) will remember The Odd Couple as a TV show starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugm... Read full article
The Odd Couple (1968) – Updated
By now The Odd Couple is rather like returning to an old group of friends. Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau never had a better pairing than their turns as Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison. The roles seem to fit each man to the tee or at least they make them their own. Lemmon is as hilarious as ever playi... Read full article
Review: The Odd Couple (1968)
By now The Odd Couple is rather like returning to an old group of friends. Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau never had a better pairing than their turns as Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison. The roles seem to fit each man to the tee or at least they make them their own. Lemmon is as hilarious as ever playi... Read full article
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The Odd Couple Quotes:
Felix Ungar: Felix.
Gwendolyn Pigeon: Oh, right, Felix.
Cecily Pigeon: Like the cat.
Gwendolyn Pigeon: Oh, well, the Pigeon sisters had better beware of the cat.
Oscar Madison: Felix, the nut, that's who! Can you imagine getting a thing like that? She even had to tip the kid a quarter.
Felix Ungar: Who the hell do you think I am, the Magic Chef? I'm lucky I got it to come out at eight o'clock. Wh-wh-what am I gonna do?
Oscar Madison: I dunno, keep pouring gravy on it.
Felix Ungar: Gravy? What gravy?
Oscar Madison: Don't you have any gravy?
Felix Ungar: Where the hell am I gonna get gravy at eight o'clock?
Oscar Madison: I dunno, I though it comes when you cook the meat.
Felix Ungar: [under his breath] Comes when you cook the meat.
[stares at him for a moment]
Felix Ungar: You don't know what you're talking about, Oscar. You just don't know, because you have to MAKE gravy, it doesn't come!
Oscar Madison: Well, you asked my advice...
Felix Ungar: [explodes] Your advice? You didn't even know where this kitchen was until I came hear and showed it to you.
Oscar Madison: Listen buddy, if you're going to argue with me, put down that spoon.
Felix Ungar: Spoon? Haha, you dumb ignoramus, that is a ladle! You did not know that's a ladle!
Oscar Madison: Get a hold of yourself, will ya?
Felix Ungar: You think it's so easy? Go ahead, kitchen's yours, all yours, you make a meatloaf for four people who come a half-hour late. Go on.
Oscar Madison: I can't believe I'm arguing with him over gravy.
Felix Ungar: [doorbell rings] They're here - the dinner guests. I'll get a saw and cut the meat!
Vinnie: You mean you just threw him out?
Oscar Madison: That's right, I threw him out. It was my decision. All right, I admit it. Let it be on my head.
Vinnie: Let what be on your head?
Oscar Madison: How should I know? Felix put it there. Ask him.
Speed: He's out there somewhere.
Oscar Madison: Listen, he was driving us all crazy with his napkins and his ashtrays and his bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches. All of you said so.
Roy: We didn't say kick him out, Oscar.
Oscar Madison: Well, who do you think I did it for? I did it for us!
Roy: Us?
Oscar Madison: Yes, that's right. Do you know what he was planning for next Friday night's poker game as a change of pace? Do you have any idea?
Vinnie: What?
Oscar Madison: A luau! A Hawaiian luau! Roast pork, fried rice, spareribs - they don't play poker like that in Honolulu!