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1979 · 96 min · R

Manhattan

Directed by Woody Allen · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Manhattan (1979) is a Comedy film, directed by Woody Allen set in New York City during the 1970s. It runs 96 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of obsession, identity, and grief & loss play out through frame narrative.

Cinematography
Gordon Willis
Cast
Woody AllenDiane KeatonMichael MurphyMariel HemingwayMeryl StreepAnne Byrne HoffmanKaren LudwigMichael O'Donoghue

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionIdentityGrief & Loss
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
MelancholicComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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