Manhattan By Numbers


1h 28m 1993

Brief Synopsis

A newspaper writer's world is turned upside down as he loses his job, his unemployment benefits, his family and soon his apartment. His search for money is alligned with his search for an enigmatic former co-worker, as he crosses the numerous socio-economic pathways of New York City.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Experimental
Release Date
1993
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

A newspaper writer's world is turned upside down as he loses his job, his unemployment benefits, his family and soon his apartment. His search for money is alligned with his search for an enigmatic former co-worker, as he crosses the numerous socio-economic pathways of New York City.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Experimental
Release Date
1993
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1993

Released in United States Fall November 11, 1994

Released in United States November 18, 1994

Released in United States September 1993

Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 27 - October 4, 1993.

Shown at New Directors/New Films in New York City March 19 - April 4, 1993.

Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals (Contemporary World Cinema) September 9-18, 1993.

English-language debut for acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Amir Naderi whose previous efforts include "The Runner" (Iran/1985) and "Water, Wind, Sand" (Iran/1985). Naderi defected to the United States in 1986.

Began shooting January 6, 1992.

Completed shooting March 8, 1992.

Released in United States 1993 (Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 27 - October 4, 1993.)

Released in United States 1993 (Shown at New Directors/New Films in New York City March 19 - April 4, 1993.)

Released in United States September 1993 (Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals (Contemporary World Cinema) September 9-18, 1993.)

Released in United States Fall November 11, 1994

Released in United States November 18, 1994 (Monica 4 Plex; Los Angeles)