Perfery

The Prisoner of Second Avenue

(1975)Directed by Melvin Frank98 min · PGComedy
“...and you think you've got problems.”

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.

Jack Lemmonas Mel Edison
Anne Bancroftas Edna Edison
Gene Saksas Harry Edison
Elizabeth Wilsonas Pauline
Florence Stanleyas Pearl
Maxine Stuartas Belle
Ed Peckas Man Upstairs
Gene Blakelyas Charlie
Ivor Francisas Psychiatrist
Stack Pierceas Detective
Patricia Marshallas Woman Upstairs
DCDee Carrollas Helen
Ketty Lesteras Unemployment Clerk
M. Emmet Walshas Doorman
F. Murray Abrahamas Taxi Driver
James McCallionas Mr. Cooperman
FTFat Thomasas Bus Driver
Arlen Stuartas Elevator Passenger
Sylvester Stalloneas Youth in Park
ADAlan DeWittas Wayne Morgan
Harry Rayas Man with Dog
LBLonnie Burras Man on Street (uncredited)
EGEddie Garrettas Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
Ben Lautmanas NYU Student (uncredited)