The Prisoner of Second Avenue
1975·Movie·
·1h 38min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
...and you think you've got problems.
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionIdentity CrisisOvercoming Prejudice
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSelf-Discovery JourneyMidlife CrisisSocial CommentaryHeat Wave BackdropUnemployment Struggles
- Character Types
- Humor
- Time
- Place
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Melvin Frank, Howard Roessel, Philip H. Lathrop
Produced by:
Melvin Frank
Composed by:
Marvin Hamlisch
Cast
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