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Allen portrays Isaac Davis, a successful comedy writer whose wife, having left him for another woman, is now embarking on a book about their failed marriage. Isaac happily consoles himself in the arms of an adoring 17 year-old schoolgirl until he meets someone closer to his own age, who happens to be
… More »Allen portrays Isaac Davis, a successful comedy writer whose wife, having left him for another woman, is now embarking on a book about their failed marriage. Isaac happily consoles himself in the arms of an adoring 17 year-old schoolgirl until he meets someone closer to his own age, who happens to be his best friend's mistress.
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Title:
Manhattan
[videorecording (DVD)]
[videorecording (DVD)]
Alternate Title:
Manhattan (Motion picture)
Additional Contributors:
Imprint:
Culver City, CA : - MGM Home Entertainment Inc
Pages:
96
Edition:
Widescreen version
ISBN:
0792846109, 9780792846109
Language:
English and
Spanish
Credits:
Director of photography, Gordon Willis ; film editor, Susan E. Morse ; music by George Gershwin ; orchestral music by the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Zubin Mehta ; music by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Michael Tilson Thomas ; music orchestrated and adapted by Tom Pierson.
Performers:
Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Michael Murphy, Mariel Hemingway, Meryl Streep, Anne Byrne.
Notes:
DVD; widescreen presentation; Dolby processed.
In English or Spanish, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; Closed-captioned.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1979.
Special feature: original theatrical trailer.
In English or Spanish, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; Closed-captioned.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1979.
Special feature: original theatrical trailer.
Statement of responsibility:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; a Jack-Rollins-Charles H. Joffe production ; written by Woody Allen and Marshall Brickman ; directed by Woody Allen ; produced by Charles H. Joffe
Characteristics:
1 videodisc (96 min.) :,sd., b&w ;,4 3/4 in.
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Add a CommentReally one of the better shot films Ive seen. Love the last line
A++ DVD
Lovely scenery, decent soundtrack but not much else going for it. Slightly disturbing to see a 42 year old Woody Allen sleeping with a 17 year old girl.
Beautiful music. Beautiful scenery. Beautiful story. What more can you ask for?
Good - Manhattan (1979) *** 96 min. starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton and Mariel Hemingway - Oscar nominated film in 1980 (Hemingway received a supporting actress nomination and Woody Allen received an Original Screenplay nomination). Interesting tidbit about the movie is that it is one of Allen’s most successful films in terms of box office gross and yet, he wasn’t too thrilled over the outcome of the film. Personally, the film is an ode to everything Manhattan. There are great shots of the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, etc. all in glorious black & white shot with a 2:35 widescreen lens. The comedy is not the greatest but the situations and characters still make this film a brilliant piece of work. The scene between Keaton and Allen and the uncomfortable scenes with Allen and Hemingway (being so young) are fascinating character studies. The story is about Allen reeling from a recent divorce, his affair with a high school student, his obsession with ensuring that his ex-wife doesn’t print anything negative about him in her book and his interest in Keaton. Try to guess how this one ends? Note that Meryl Streep continues her Kramer vs. Kramer persona in this film. Overall, a good picture and a must for all Woody Allen fans (despite what Woody says)