The Prisoner of Second Avenue(1975)
“...and you think you've got problems.”
Overview
Mel Edison has just lost his job after many years and now has to cope with being unemployed at middle age during an intense NYC heat wave.
Director
Melvin Frank
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Jack Lemmon
as Mel Edison
Anne Bancroft
as Edna Edison
Gene Saks
as Harry Edison
Elizabeth Wilson
as Pauline
Florence Stanley
as Pearl
Maxine Stuart
as Belle
Ed Peck
as Man Upstairs
Gene Blakely
as Charlie
Ivor Francis
as Psychiatrist
Stack Pierce
as Detective
Patricia Marshall
as Woman Upstairs
Dee Carroll
as Helen
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1975
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Where can I watch The Prisoner of Second Avenue?▼
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What is The Prisoner of Second Avenue about?▼
Mel Edison has just lost his job after many years and now has to cope with being unemployed at middle age during an intense NYC heat wave.
Who directed The Prisoner of Second Avenue?▼
The Prisoner of Second Avenue was directed by Melvin Frank and released in 1975. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Prisoner of Second Avenue?▼
The Prisoner of Second Avenue has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in The Prisoner of Second Avenue?▼
The cast of The Prisoner of Second Avenue includes Jack Lemmon as Mel Edison, Anne Bancroft as Edna Edison, Gene Saks as Harry Edison, Elizabeth Wilson as Pauline, Florence Stanley as Pearl and more.
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