Synopsis
Woody Allen's 'Manhattan' follows Isaac Davis, a twice-divorced television writer dating a teenager while falling for his best friend's mistress. Shot in stunning black and white with a Gershwin score, the film is both a love letter to New York City and a sharp, witty examination of intellectual insecurity, moral compromise, and romantic self-deception.
Did You Know?
- Woody Allen tried to prevent the film's release after finishing it.
- Shot entirely in black and white to romanticize New York City.
- George Gershwin's music forms the entire film soundtrack.
- Mariel Hemingway was only 16 during filming.
- Allen donated his salary to keep the budget low.
Iconic Quotes
- Chapter One. He adored New York City. He idolized it all out of proportion.
- Why is life worth living? That's a very good question.
- I had a mad impulse to throw you down on the lunar landscape and commit interstellar perversion.
- You know what your problem is? You're in love with me.
- I think people should mate for life, like pigeons or Catholics.
