Manhattan

Manhattan(1979)

"Woody Allen's New Comedy Hit"

7.7/10
2,530 votes
96 minApril 25, 1979

Overview

Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.

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