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Slaves of New York

R19892h 4mJames Ivory
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 22%

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"Slaves of art. Slaves of love."

Meet the denizens of New York City: artists, prostitutes, saints, and seers. All are aspiring toward either fame or oblivion while hoping for love and acceptance. Instead they find high rent, faithless partners, and dead-end careers.

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What is Slaves of New York (1989) about?

Meet the denizens of New York City: artists, prostitutes, saints, and seers. All are aspiring toward either fame or oblivion while hoping for love and acceptance. Instead they find high rent, faithless partners, and dead-end careers.

Who stars in Slaves of New York?

Slaves of New York stars Bernadette Peters (Eleanor), Chris Sarandon (Victor Okrent), Mary Beth Hurt (Ginger Booth), Madeleine Potter (Daria), Adam Coleman Howard (Stash). The film was directed by James Ivory.

How long is Slaves of New York?

Slaves of New York has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

Is Slaves of New York worth watching?

Slaves of New York holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 22. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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