The Prisoner of Second Avenue
“...and you think you've got problems.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Frank
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Simon
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- The Prisoner of Second Avenue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Frank
Neil Simon
Marvin Hamlisch
Philip H. Lathrop
Bob Wyman
Melvin Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Frank
Producer
Melvin Frank
Director
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Neil Simon
Screenplay
Bob Wyman
Editor
Joel Schumacher
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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.
Who stars in The Prisoner of Second Avenue?
The principal cast of The Prisoner of Second Avenue includes Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, Gene Saks, Elizabeth Wilson, Florence Stanley.
When was The Prisoner of Second Avenue released and how long is it?
The Prisoner of Second Avenue was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prisoner of Second Avenue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prisoner of Second Avenue was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prisoner of Second Avenue?
The Prisoner of Second Avenue holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).