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Overview

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Director:
Woody Allen
Writers:
Woody Allen (written by) &
Marshall Brickman (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
25 April 1979 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
Woody Allen's New Comedy Hit
Plot:
A divorced New Yorker currently dating a high-schooler brings himself to look for love in the mistress of his best friend instead. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 15 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(33 articles)
Woody Allen to Open Tribeca Film Festival
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Joaquin Phoenix Makes Awkward Appearance on Letterman
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User Comments:
For anyone who's been in love, or anyone who loves New York. more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Woody Allen ... Isaac Davis

Diane Keaton ... Mary Wilkie

Michael Murphy ... Yale Pollack

Mariel Hemingway ... Tracy

Meryl Streep ... Jill Davis
Anne Byrne Hoffman ... Emily Pollack (as Anne Byrne)

Karen Ludwig ... Connie
Michael O'Donoghue ... Party Guest Dennis
Victor Truro ... Party Guest
Tisa Farrow ... Party Guest
Helen Hanft ... Party Guest Helen
Bella Abzug ... Guest of Honor

Gary Weis ... Television Director
Kenny Vance ... Television Producer
Charles Levin ... Television Actor #1
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Additional Details

Runtime:
96 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Portugal:M/12 | Canada:18A (Ontario) | UK:12A (re-rating) (2006) | Netherlands:AL | Brazil:12 | South Korea:18 | Argentina:18 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Ireland:18 | Norway:16 (original rating) | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | UK:15 (video rating) (1987) | UK:AA (original rating) | USA:R | West Germany:12

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Trivia:
There are no opening credits. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: During the fireworks in the opening sequence the screen goes black several times - but not completely: Two bright circles - glasses - can be seen as a reflection (probably because the sequence was filmed from behind a window) and there is also a very slight after-image of the person wearing the glasses who might even be the director. more
Quotes:
Isaac Davis: It's brown water! I'm paying seven-hundred dollars a month, I got rats with bongos and a, and a frog and I got brown water here. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Doctor Who: Daleks in Manhattan (#3.4)" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Land of the Gay Caballero more

FAQ

Is "Manhattan" based on a novel?
Why was "Manhattan" shot in black & white?
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31 out of 40 people found the following comment useful:-
For anyone who's been in love, or anyone who loves New York., 3 January 1999
10/10
Author: Scorsese-2 from Little Italy

No-one can question Woody Allen's status as one of America's premier film directors, and anyone well-versed with his works should not hesitate before nominating 'Manhattan' as his finest film. This movie is a masterpiece; visually and intellectually, it shows Woody Allen at the absolute peak of his art. Shot in a stylistic black and white widescreen format, the cinematography of 'Manhattan' is breathtaking, and Allen's dialogue and command of situation are even better than usual, if that is possible. The heartfelt angst and bittersweet hopelessness of the characters are uncamouflaged even by the sleek cinematographic style of the movie. This movie is Woody Allen's valentine to the city he has such a symbiotic relationship with, and nowhere have I seen New York filmed as artistically as here. Mariel Hemmingway and Diane Keaton give inspired performances around Woody's perfectly played character resulting in what can only be considered a modern masterpiece.

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