The Prisoner of Second Avenue

Middle age crisis meets heat wave. Mel Edison loses his job after many years. It accomplishes a relatable portrayal of midlife struggles.

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Melvin Frank directed The Prisoner of Second Avenue in 1975. See Melvin Frank's full filmography, where to start with Melvin Frank, or where to go after you've seen everything by Melvin Frank.

The Prisoner of Second Avenue was released in 1975 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 98 minutes.