Minnie and Moskowitz
“John Cassavetes, who gave you 'husbands', 'faces', 'shadows', now adds to his list of intriguing characters...”
Synopsis
Depressed and jaded after being dumped by her married boyfriend, aging beauty Minnie Moore wonders if she'll ever find love. After shaggy-haired parking lot attendant Seymour Moskowitz comes to her defense from an angry and rebuffed blind date, he falls hopelessly in love with her despite their myriad differences. Minnie reluctantly agrees to a date with Moskowitz, and, slowly but surely, an unlikely romance blossoms between the two.
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Minnie and Moskowitz (trailer) - John Cassavetes
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-05
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Gena Rowlands
Minnie Moore
Seymour Cassel
Seymour Moskowitz
Val Avery
Zelmo Swift
Timothy Carey
Morgan Morgan
Katherine Cassavetes
Sheba Moskowitz
Elizabeth Deering
Girl
Elsie Ames
Florence
Lady Rowlands
Georgia Moore
Holly Near
Irish
Judith Roberts
Wife
Jack Danskin
Dick Henderson
Eleanor Zee
Mrs. Grass
John Cassavetes
Jim
Sean Joyce
Ned
David Rowlands
Minister
Xan Cassavetes
Young Girl in Ballet Tutu (uncredited)
Zoe Cassavetes
Baby Girl (uncredited)
Roberta Collins
Countergirl at Pink's Hot Dogs (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 22, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 23, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cassavetes
- Original Title
- Minnie and Moskowitz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cassavetes
John Cassavetes
Arthur J. Ornitz, Alric Edens, Michael D. Margulies
Frederic L. Knudtson
Al Ruban
Department Leadership Roster
John Cassavetes
Director
John Cassavetes
Writer
Helen Colvig
Costume Design
Al Ruban
Producer
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Frederic L. Knudtson
Editor
Alric Edens
Director of Photography
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Minnie and Moskowitz about?
Depressed and jaded after being dumped by her married boyfriend, aging beauty Minnie Moore wonders if she'll ever find love. After shaggy-haired parking lot attendant Seymour Moskowitz comes to her defense from an angry and rebuffed blind date, he falls hopelessly in love with her despite their myriad differences. Minnie reluctantly agrees to a date with Moskowitz, and, slowly but surely, an unlikely romance blossoms between the two.
Who directed Minnie and Moskowitz?
Minnie and Moskowitz was directed by John Cassavetes.
Who stars in Minnie and Moskowitz?
The principal cast of Minnie and Moskowitz includes Gena Rowlands, Seymour Cassel, Val Avery, Timothy Carey, Katherine Cassavetes.
When was Minnie and Moskowitz released and how long is it?
Minnie and Moskowitz was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Minnie and Moskowitz?
Minnie and Moskowitz holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).