The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1974)

Synopsis of The Prisoner of Second Avenue

A lesser but still entertaining Neil Simon work, The Prisoner of Second Avenue was adapted to film in 1974. Jack Lemmon takes over the role played on Broadway by Peter Falk: Mel is a New York-based advertising man who goes through hell when he loses his job. The gods seem to conspire against him as he tries to cope with his unemployed status; he is particularly depressed over the fact that he must now subsist on the income of his wife (Anne Bancroft). There are laughs in The Prisoner of Second Avenue, but it's the laughter of desperation and despair; it might not be advisable to watch this film after a bad day at the office. Watch for Sylvester Stallone as the "human punch line" of an old urban legend about a pickpocket. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

98 mins

Director(s):

Melvin Frank

Writer(s):

Neil Simon

Producer(s):

Melvin Frank

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG(Adult Humor, Adult Language, Questionable for Children)

Categories:

Comedy

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