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The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Movie

The Prisoner of Second Avenue

“...and you think you've got problems.”

19751h 38mPG ★ 6.7 (4,016)
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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.

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IMDb ★ 6.7 (4,016)
TMDB ★ 6.6 (78)

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Genres

Comedy

Cast

Jack LemmonJack LemmonAnne BancroftAnne BancroftGene SaksElizabeth WilsonElizabeth WilsonFlorence StanleyFlorence Stanley

Details

Director
Melvin Frank
Writer
Neil Simon
Released
1975-03-14
Rated
PG
Language
English
Country
United States of America
Awards
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 2 nominations total

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