Movie·1975·1h 38m
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
...and you think you've got problems.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Neil Simon
Producer
Melvin Frank
Cinematography
Philip H. Lathrop
Music
Marvin Hamlisch
Editor
Bob Wyman
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
76 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Jack Lemmon
Mel Edison
Anne Bancroft
Edna Edison
Gene Saks
Harry Edison
Elizabeth Wilson
Pauline
Florence Stanley
Pearl
Maxine Stuart
Belle
Ed Peck
Man Upstairs
Gene Blakely
Charlie
Ivor Francis
Psychiatrist
Stack Pierce
Detective
Patricia Marshall
Woman Upstairs
Dee Carroll
Helen
Ketty Lester
Unemployment Clerk
M. Emmet Walsh
Doorman
F. Murray Abraham
Taxi Driver
James McCallion
Mr. Cooperman
Fat Thomas
Bus Driver
Arlen Stuart
Elevator Passenger
// crew
Crew
Melvin Frank
Producer, Director
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Neil Simon
Screenplay
Bob Wyman
Editor
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