25 Apr 1979
Manhattan
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.
Listen Up Philip
Anger rages in Philip as he awaits the publication of his second novel. He feels pushed out of his adopted home city by the constant crowds and noise, a deteriorating relationship with his photographer girlfriend Ashley, and his own indifference to promoting the novel. When Philip's idol Ike Zimmerman offers his isolated summer home as a refuge, he finally gets the peace and quiet to focus on his favorite subject: himself.
Top Billed Cast
Jason Schwartzman Philip
Elisabeth Moss Ashley
Jonathan Pryce Ike
Krysten Ritter Melanie
Joséphine de la Baume Yvette
Jess Weixler Holly
Kate Lyn Sheil Nancy
Dree Hemingway Emily
Keith Poulson Josh
Samantha Jacober Mona
Craig Butta Lowlife at Bar
Steven Boyer Parker
Daniel London Seth
Jennifer Kim Girl on Stairs (uncredited)
Wai Ching Ho Helen (uncredited)
Riley O'Bryan Riley
Eric Bogosian Narrator
Joanne Tucker Eve
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