Manhattan (1979)
Manhattan (1979) is a charming romantic comedy-drama from the renowned director Woody Allen and producer Charles H. Joffe. The movie opens with captivating scenes of New York City, set to the delightful tune of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. As the camera pans over the city, we hear Isaac Davis, our main character, narrating an introduction for his book on a man who adores this vibrant metropolis. A 42-year-old television writer and two-time divorcee, Isaac decides to leave his unfulfilling job. He’s currently dating Tracy, a young student at Dalton School. His best friend Yale Pollack, a college professor married to Emily, engages in an affair with Mary Wilkie. Meanwhile, Mary’s ex-husband and former teacher Jeremiah also makes an appearance, as does Isaac’s ex-wife Jill who is writing a candid account of their marriage. Interestingly enough, Jill has since come out as bisexual and now lives with her partner Connie.
When Isaac first meets Mary, her cultural elitism is a turn-off. However, fate brings them together again at an Equal Rights Amendment fundraising event hosted by Bella Abzug at the Museum of Modern Art. From there, they spend the evening talking until the early hours of the morning and end up on the Queensboro Bridge. Despite their growing attraction, Isaac remains committed to his relationship with Tracy. He urges her to pursue her dream of studying acting in London and makes it clear that they cannot have a serious relationship. After Tracy and Yale break up, Yale suggests that Isaac ask Mary out. Having always felt that Tracy was too young for him, Isaac takes Yale’s advice. As things progress between Isaac and Mary, he realizes that he needs to end things with Tracy, much to her distress. Before long, Mary has practically moved in with Isaac at his apartment.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Woody AllenIsaac  Diane KeatonMary  Michael MurphyYale  Mariel HemingwayTracy  Meryl StreepJill  Anne Byrne HoffmanEmily |
Manhattan (1979) is a charming romantic comedy-drama from the renowned director Woody Allen and producer Charles H. Joffe. The movie opens with captivating scenes of New York City, set to the delightful tune of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. As the camera pans over the city, we hear Isaac Davis, our main character, narrating an introduction for his book on a man who adores this vibrant metropolis. A 42-year-old television writer and two-time divorcee, Isaac decides to leave his unfulfilling job. He’s currently dating Tracy, a young student at Dalton School. His best friend Yale Pollack, a college professor married to Emily, engages in an affair with Mary Wilkie. Meanwhile, Mary’s ex-husband and former teacher Jeremiah also makes an appearance, as does Isaac’s ex-wife Jill who is writing a candid account of their marriage. Interestingly enough, Jill has since come out as bisexual and now lives with her partner Connie.
When Isaac first meets Mary, her cultural elitism is a turn-off. However, fate brings them together again at an Equal Rights Amendment fundraising event hosted by Bella Abzug at the Museum of Modern Art. From there, they spend the evening talking until the early hours of the morning and end up on the Queensboro Bridge. Despite their growing attraction, Isaac remains committed to his relationship with Tracy. He urges her to pursue her dream of studying acting in London and makes it clear that they cannot have a serious relationship. After Tracy and Yale break up, Yale suggests that Isaac ask Mary out. Having always felt that Tracy was too young for him, Isaac takes Yale’s advice. As things progress between Isaac and Mary, he realizes that he needs to end things with Tracy, much to her distress. Before long, Mary has practically moved in with Isaac at his apartment.
