
New York Stories(1989)
“One city. Three stories tall.”
Overview
Three tales of love, ambition, and neurosis unfold in the city that never sleeps. In "Life Lessons" (Martin Scorsese), a tormented painter channels heartbreak into his art. In "Life Without Zoë" (Francis Ford Coppola), a precocious 12-year-old navigates privilege and loneliness in a Manhattan hotel. And in "Oedipus Wrecks" (Woody Allen), a man’s domineering mother literally becomes a looming presence over New York.
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$11M
Cast

Nick Nolte
as Lionel Dobie

Rosanna Arquette
as Paulette

Patrick O'Neal
as Phillip Fowler

Mae Questel
as Mother

Steve Buscemi
as Gregory Stark

Talia Shire
as Charlotte

Giancarlo Giannini
as Claudio

Heather McComb
as Zoe

Don Novello
as Hector
Jenny Nichols
as Lundy

James Keane
as Jimmy

Woody Allen
as Sheldon
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch New York Stories?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for New York Stories (1989).
What is New York Stories about?▼
Three tales of love, ambition, and neurosis unfold in the city that never sleeps. In "Life Lessons" (Martin Scorsese), a tormented painter channels heartbreak into his art. In "Life Without Zoë" (Francis Ford Coppola), a precocious 12-year-old navigates privilege and loneliness in a Manhattan hotel. And in "Oedipus Wrecks" (Woody Allen), a man’s domineering mother literally becomes a looming presence over New York.
Who directed New York Stories?▼
New York Stories was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1989. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is New York Stories?▼
New York Stories has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in New York Stories?▼
The cast of New York Stories includes Nick Nolte as Lionel Dobie, Rosanna Arquette as Paulette, Patrick O'Neal as Phillip Fowler, Mae Questel as Mother, Steve Buscemi as Gregory Stark and more.
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