Name: The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Director: Melvin Frank
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1975-01-01
Duration: PT1h 38mM
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, Gene Saks, Elizabeth Wilson, Florence Stanley

Question 1

What is The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in The Prisoner of Second Avenue?

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The Prisoner of Second Avenue stars Jack Lemmon (Mel Edison), Anne Bancroft (Edna Edison), Gene Saks (Harry Edison), Elizabeth Wilson (Pauline), Florence Stanley (Pearl). The film was directed by Melvin Frank.

Question 3

How long is The Prisoner of Second Avenue?

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The Prisoner of Second Avenue has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1975. It is rated PG.

Question 4

Is The Prisoner of Second Avenue worth watching?

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The Prisoner of Second Avenue holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 52. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Prisoner of Second Avenue?

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