Synopsis: Jack Lemmon won a Best Actor Oscar in 1974 for his gripping performance as Harry Stoner, a Los Angeles dress manufacturer whose business is on the skids. In a desperate move (and against the dictates of his conscience), he hires an arsonist to torch his building so he can collect the insurance payout. Jack Gilford earned an Oscar nomination for his pitch-perfect performance as Harry's partner and best friend. John Avildsen directs.