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The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975)

...and you think you've got problems.

  • Mar 14, 1975
  • 1h 38m
  • PG

6.7/10

TMDB user score
79 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Prisoner of Second Avenue is a 1975 comedy film directed by Melvin Frank. Its leading cast includes Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft and Gene Saks. It runs for 1 hour 38 minutes.

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 38 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.7/10 from 79 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

The Prisoner Of Second Avenue - Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • 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

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