Harry is a barely functional human. He meets an old friend who is having marital problems as Harry is about to leap off of a bridge. His friend decides that Harry is the man to take his wife away from him so that Milt can be with his girlfriend. Ellen and Harry have an instant attraction and in a short while Harry is wearing Milt's suits and Milt is free. But, Ellen soon discovers that Harry is the world's worst roommate.
Jack Lemmon | Harry Berlin |
Peter Falk | Milt Manville |
Elaine May | Ellen Manville |
Nina Wayne | Linda |
Eddie Mayehoff | D.A. Goodhart |
Harrison Ford | Irate Motorist (uncredited) |
Paul Hartman | Doyle |
Severn Darden | Vandergist |
Alan DeWitt | Dalrymple |
Martin Abrahams | Coney Island Attendant (uncredited) |
Don Ames | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
James J. Casino | Bar Patron (uncredited) |