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Manhattan (1979)

โ€œWoody Allen's New Comedy Hitโ€

7.7/10 ยท 2,680 votes 1h 36m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#5 of 32 films from 1979 #144 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Woody Allen ยท Written by Woody Allen, Marshall Brickman

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Overview

Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.

Cast

Woody Allenas Isaac Davis
Diane Keatonas Mary Wilkie
Michael Murphyas Yale
Mariel Hemingwayas Tracy
Meryl Streepas Jill
Anne Byrne Hoffmanas Emily
Karen Ludwigas Connie
Michael O'Donoghueas Dennis
Gary Weisas Television Director
Kenny Vanceas Television Producer
Tisa Farrowas Party Guest
Damion Shelleras Ike's Son
Wallace Shawnas Jeremiah
Helen Hanftas Party Guest

Facts

Release dateApril 25, 1979
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” shorter as the 1979 average of 113 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$9,000,000
Box office$40,194,067 (4.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0079522

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Questions

How long is Manhattan?
Manhattan runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Manhattan worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 2,680 votes, which places it #5 of 32 films released in 1979 in this index (top 88%) and #144 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Manhattan?
Manhattan was directed by Woody Allen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Annie Hall (1977), Midnight in Paris (2011), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986).
Who stars in Manhattan?
Woody Allen as Isaac Davis; Diane Keaton as Mary Wilkie; Michael Murphy as Yale; Mariel Hemingway as Tracy; Meryl Streep as Jill; Anne Byrne Hoffman as Emily.
What is Manhattan rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Manhattan?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11026.

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