The Prisoner of Second Avenue

...and you think you've got problems.

19751h 38m6.6(78 votes)

Comedy

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. It stars Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, and Gene Saks. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 78 votes.

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Director

Melvin Frank

Cast

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

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Who stars in The Prisoner of Second Avenue?

The Prisoner of Second Avenue stars Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, Gene Saks, and Elizabeth Wilson, and was directed by Melvin Frank.

How long is The Prisoner of Second Avenue?

The Prisoner of Second Avenue has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.

When did The Prisoner of Second Avenue come out?

The Prisoner of Second Avenue was released in 1975.

What genre is The Prisoner of Second Avenue?

The Prisoner of Second Avenue is a comedy film.

Is The Prisoner of Second Avenue worth watching?

The Prisoner of Second Avenue holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.