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New York, New York

New York, New York

The war was over and the world was falling in love again.

1977•2h 43m•6.5/10
RomanceDramaMusic

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6.5/10(503)

An egotistical saxophone player and a young singer meet on V-J Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, even as their careers begin a long uphill climb.

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Production

United Artists, Winkler Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli

Francine Evans

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Jimmy Doyle

Lionel Stander

Lionel Stander

Tony Harwell

Barry Primus

Barry Primus

Paul Wilson

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Bernice Bennett

George Memmoli

George Memmoli

Nicky

Dick Miller

Dick Miller

Palm Club Owner

Murray Moston

Murray Moston

Horace Morris

Leonard Gaines

Leonard Gaines

Artie Kirks

Clarence Clemons

Clarence Clemons

Cecil Powell

Georgie Auld

Frankie Harte

Kathi McGinnis

Ellen Flannery

Norman Palmer

Desk Clerk

Adam David Winkler

Jimmy Doyle Jr.

Dimitri Logothetis

Dimitri Logothetis

Desk Clerk

Frank Sivero

Frank Sivero

Eddie Di Muzio

Diahnne Abbott

Diahnne Abbott

Harlem Club Singer

Margo Winkler

Margo Winkler

Argumentative Woman

Steven Prince

Steven Prince

Record Producer

Don Calfa

Don Calfa

Gilbert

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