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New York, New York

New York, New York

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New York, New York

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

1977

2h 43m

6.5(509 votes)

Romance

Drama

Music

Overview

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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United Artists

Winkler Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Written by: Mardik Martin
Earl Mac Rauch
Produced by: Robert Chartoff
Irwin Winkler

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