The Prisoner of Second Avenue
“...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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Prisoner of Second Avenue
The Prisoner of Second Avenue is a 1975 English-language comedy film directed by Melvin Frank. The cast is led by Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, Gene Saks. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Prisoner of Second Avenue was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 14, 1975, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Melvin Frank
- Writers
- Neil Simon
- Release date
- March 14, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
The Prisoner of Second Avenue cast & crew
The Prisoner of Second Avenue was directed by Melvin Frank and written by Neil Simon.
The cast features Jack Lemmon as Mel Edison, Anne Bancroft as Edna Edison, Gene Saks as Harry Edison, Elizabeth Wilson as Pauline, Florence Stanley as Pearl, and Maxine Stuart as Belle.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, cinematography is by Philip H. Lathrop, and it was produced by Melvin Frank.
Is The Prisoner of Second Avenue worth watching?
The Prisoner of Second Avenue holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 76 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Prisoner of Second Avenue is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Prisoner of Second Avenue
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
The Prisoner of Second Avenue — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Prisoner of Second Avenue in United States?
The Prisoner of Second Avenue is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Prisoner of Second Avenue in?
The Prisoner of Second Avenue is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Prisoner of Second Avenue?
The Prisoner of Second Avenue runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Prisoner of Second Avenue rated?
The Prisoner of Second Avenue is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 76 ratings.
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