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Manhattan (1979)

Directed by Woody Allen · Cinematography by Gordon Willis

R96 min65 frames

ComedyDramaRomance

Woody Allen's New Comedy Hit

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Manhattan (1979) movie still: establishing — A classic stainless steel diner sits on a New York city corner. A traffic light and street signs frame…Manhattan (1979) movie still: closeup — An interior space with a dark wall behind the subject featuring a framed picture. A young woman with dark…Manhattan (1979) movie still: closeup — A close-up of a black handheld cassette tape recorder sits on a flat surface. The device features a metallic…Manhattan (1979) movie still: medium — A dimly lit 1970s diner with classic decor and a glass cake stand. A woman holding a small dachshund speaks…Manhattan (1979) movie still: wide — A night view across a railing toward a large industrial suspension bridge. Two figures sit on a public bench in…Manhattan (1979) movie still: closeup — The word Broadway is spelled out in bright, individual white light bulbs. The sign is set against a solid,…Manhattan (1979) movie still: wide — A man and woman sit in a wooden rowboat on a calm park lake. Dense trees and a distant stone bridge frame the…Manhattan (1979) movie still: medium — A dark bedroom with two people lying in bed under a blanket. The man and woman hold white paper takeout…Manhattan (1979) movie still: closeup — An interior space features a wall with blurry text posters in the background. A woman touches her forehead…Manhattan (1979) movie still: establishing — A large urban stadium is illuminated by rows of bright floodlights at night. The surrounding dark city…Manhattan (1979) movie still: medium — An outdoor cafe area features metal chairs and a table under a canopy. A man wearing glasses sits at the…Manhattan (1979) movie still: wide — A dark, spacious open-plan dwelling features a spiral staircase and a large bookshelf. Two people sit together…Manhattan (1979) movie still: medium — A man stands inside a narrow metal phone booth on a busy city sidewalk. Pedestrians walk past parked cars on…Manhattan (1979) movie still: medium — A group of people sit in a dark room illuminated by reflected screen light. The subjects are arranged…Manhattan (1979) movie still: medium — A residential setting with cabinets, a potted plant, and various household objects visible. A man and a woman…Manhattan (1979) movie still: establishing — A dense urban skyline features several high-rise apartment buildings under a dark, overcast sky. The…
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Manhattan — official trailer

What is Manhattan about?

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.

Manhattan is a 1979 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Woody Allen and produced by Charles H. Joffe from a screenplay written by Allen and Marshall Brickman. Allen co-stars as a twice-divorced 42-year-old comedy writer who dates a 17-year-old girl but falls in love with his best friend's mistress. Meryl Streep and Anne Byrne also star.

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What does the cinematography of Manhattan look like?

Sampled across 63 frames, the coverage of Manhattan leans on medium shots (46% of the sample) and wide compositions (22%). Cinematographer Gordon Willis keeps 40% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 49% of the frames. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. The production design places the film in the 1970s.

What is the color palette of Manhattan?

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