The Prisoner of Second Avenue
- Comedy
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 is a 1975 comedy following a middle-aged man grappling with sudden unemployment during a sweltering New York City heat wave. The film explores the financial and emotional toll of job loss with dark humor and sharp social commentary. Already released, it remains a relevant portrait of economic anxiety and urban life.
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Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated PG
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Jack LemmonMel Edison
Anne BancroftEdna Edison
Gene SaksHarry Edison
Elizabeth WilsonPauline
Florence StanleyPearl
Maxine StuartBelle
Ed PeckMan Upstairs
Gene BlakelyCharlie
Ivor FrancisPsychiatrist
Stack PierceDetective
Patricia MarshallWoman Upstairs- Dee CarrollHelen
Ketty LesterUnemployment Clerk
M. Emmet WalshDoorman
F. Murray AbrahamTaxi Driver
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When was The Prisoner of Second Avenue released?
The film was released on March 14, 1975.
What is the movie about?
The story follows Mel Edison, a middle-aged man who loses his job after many years of employment and must navigate unemployment, financial stress, and his own mental health during an oppressive New York City heat wave.
Is The Prisoner of Second Avenue available to watch?
Yes, the film has been released and is available through various streaming platforms and home video retailers.
What genre is this film?
The Prisoner of Second Avenue is a comedy that blends humor with serious themes about economic hardship and personal crisis.
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