New York Stories
“One city. Three stories tall.”
Synopsis
Three tales of love, ambition, and neurosis unfold in the city that never sleeps. In "Life Lessons" (Martin Scorsese), a tormented painter channels heartbreak into his art. In "Life Without Zoë" (Francis Ford Coppola), a precocious 12-year-old navigates privilege and loneliness in a Manhattan hotel. And in "Oedipus Wrecks" (Woody Allen), a man’s domineering mother literally becomes a looming presence over New York.
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Nick Nolte
Lionel Dobie
Rosanna Arquette
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Patrick O'Neal
Phillip Fowler
Mae Questel
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Steve Buscemi
Gregory Stark
Talia Shire
Charlotte
Giancarlo Giannini
Claudio
Heather McComb
Zoe
Don Novello
Hector
Jenny Nichols
Lundy
James Keane
Jimmy
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Sheldon
Mia Farrow
Lisa
Julie Kavner
Treva
Marvin Chatinover
Psychiatrist
Molly Regan
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Ira Wheeler
Mr. Bates
Joan Bud
Board Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 10, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 11, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.72x
-$4.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Price, Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia Coppola, Woody Allen
- Original Score
- Carmine Coppola, Kid Creole
- Original Title
- New York Stories
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.8M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen
Richard Price, Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia Coppola, Woody Allen
Carmine Coppola, Kid Creole
Néstor Almendros, Vittorio Storaro, Sven Nykvist
Thelma Schoonmaker, Barry Malkin, Susan E. Morse
Barbara De Fina, Fred Fuchs, Fred Roos, Jack Rollins, Charles H. Joffe
Department Leadership Roster
John Dunn
Costume Design
Danny Aiello III
Stunt Coordinator
Thelma Schoonmaker
Editor
Kristi Zea
Production Design
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Richard Price
Writer
Barbara De Fina
Producer
Martin Scorsese
Director
Vittorio Storaro
Director of Photography
Dean Tavoularis
Production Design
Sofia Coppola
Costume Design
Carmine Coppola
Original Music Composer
Kid Creole
Original Music Composer
Barry Malkin
Editor
Fred Fuchs
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York Stories
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What is New York Stories about?
Three tales of love, ambition, and neurosis unfold in the city that never sleeps. In "Life Lessons" (Martin Scorsese), a tormented painter channels heartbreak into his art. In "Life Without Zoë" (Francis Ford Coppola), a precocious 12-year-old navigates privilege and loneliness in a Manhattan hotel. And in "Oedipus Wrecks" (Woody Allen), a man’s domineering mother literally becomes a looming presence over New York.
Who directed New York Stories?
New York Stories was directed by Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen.
Who stars in New York Stories?
The principal cast of New York Stories includes Nick Nolte, Rosanna Arquette, Patrick O'Neal, Mae Questel, Steve Buscemi.
When was New York Stories released and how long is it?
New York Stories was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of New York Stories?
New York Stories had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $10.8M at the worldwide box office (0.72 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for New York Stories?
The original motion picture soundtrack for New York Stories was composed by Carmine Coppola, Kid Creole.
What is the age rating and content advisory for New York Stories?
New York Stories holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).