The Prisoner of Second Avenue(1975)
...and you think you've got problems.
The Prisoner of Second Avenue 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.
The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) is a comedy film directed by Melvin Frank, released on March 14, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, Gene Saks and Elizabeth Wilson. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Melvin Frank
- Writers:
- Neil Simon, Neil Simon
- Producers:
- Melvin Frank
- Cinematographer:
- Philip H. Lathrop
- Composer:
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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The Prisoner of Second Avenue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Lemmon
as Mel Edison
Anne Bancroft
as Edna Edison
Gene Saks
as Harry Edison
Elizabeth Wilson
as Pauline
Florence Stanley
as Pearl
Maxine Stuart
as Belle
Ed Peck
as Man Upstairs
Gene Blakely
as Charlie
Ivor Francis
as Psychiatrist
Stack Pierce
as Detective
Patricia Marshall
as Woman Upstairs
- Dee Carroll
Dee Carroll
as Helen
Key crew
Directed by Melvin Frank, written by Neil Simon and Neil Simon, produced by Melvin Frank.
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The Prisoner of Second Avenue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 77 ratings.
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The Prisoner of Second Avenue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prisoner of Second Avenue online?
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The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Prisoner of Second Avenue?
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The main cast of The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) includes Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, Gene Saks, Elizabeth Wilson and Florence Stanley. The film was directed by Melvin Frank. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prisoner of Second Avenue released?
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The Prisoner of Second Avenue was released on March 14, 1975 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Prisoner of Second Avenue worth watching?
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The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Prisoner of Second Avenue?
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