Sidewalks of New York
“In a city of 8 million people, what are the odds the perfect two will meet?”
Synopsis
The film follows the marital and dating lives of three men and three women who unknowingly form a tangled web of relationships. Interspersing "man on the street" interviews with scenes from the six characters' lives, the film weaves a humorous and biting commentary on the game of love -- easy to start, hard to finish.
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Sidewalks of New York Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-19
Top Cast
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Edward Burns
Tommy
Heather Graham
Annie
Rosario Dawson
Maria
Dennis Farina
Carpo
Brittany Murphy
Ashley
David Krumholtz
Ben
Stanley Tucci
Griffin
Callie Thorne
Sue
Aida Turturro
Shari
Kathleen Doyle
Katy
Michael Leydon Campbell
Gio / Harry
Nadia Dajani
Hilary
Libby Langdon
Make-up Girl
Penny Balfour
Young Hooker
Timothy Jerome
Dr. Lance
Ted Neustadt
Doctor
Leah Gray
Dental Hygienist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.4x
+$1.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Burns
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Burns
- Original Title
- Sidewalks of New York
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Artists Production Group, Marlboro Road Gang Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Burns
Edward Burns
David Greenwald
Edward Burns, Rick Yorn, Margot Bridger, Cathy Schulman, Frank Prinzi
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Burns
Director
Edward Burns
Writer
Edward Burns
Producer
Rick Yorn
Producer
Margot Bridger
Producer
Cathy Schulman
Producer
David Greenwald
Editor
Frank Prinzi
Producer
Richard Patrick
Producer
Catherine Marie Thomas
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sidewalks of New York
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sidewalks of New York about?
The film follows the marital and dating lives of three men and three women who unknowingly form a tangled web of relationships. Interspersing "man on the street" interviews with scenes from the six characters' lives, the film weaves a humorous and biting commentary on the game of love -- easy to start, hard to finish.
Who directed Sidewalks of New York?
Sidewalks of New York was directed by Edward Burns.
Who stars in Sidewalks of New York?
The principal cast of Sidewalks of New York includes Edward Burns, Heather Graham, Rosario Dawson, Dennis Farina, Brittany Murphy.
When was Sidewalks of New York released and how long is it?
Sidewalks of New York was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sidewalks of New York?
Sidewalks of New York had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $2.4M at the worldwide box office (2.4 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sidewalks of New York?
Sidewalks of New York holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).