A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE ODD COUPLE” (1968)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “The Odd Couple”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Gene Saks’ “The Odd Couple”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

When a neurotic man’s wife leaves him and he contemplates suicide but his friends sense his depression and his sloven friend volunteers to taking him in until he’s better. The two try sharing an apartment, but their ideas of housekeeping and lifestyles are as different as night and day creating an irritable situation.

Still image of filmmaker Gene Saks.

STUDIO:

Paramount Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Gene Saks

CAST:

• Jack Lemmon … Felix Ungar
• Walter Matthau … Oscar…