The Prisoner of Second Avenue

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:play
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:stage_adaptation
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:film
gptkbp:audience well-received by critics
popular among theatergoers
gptkbp:awards Tony Award nomination
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:play
gptkbp:box_office $2.5 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Edna_Edison
gptkb:Mel_Edison
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:Edna_Edison
gptkb:Mel_Edison
gptkbp:character_motivation Edna's support for Mel
Mel's frustration with life
gptkbp:character_relationships Mel and Edna Edison
Mel and his brother
Mel and his neighbors
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Charles_Lang
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact reflected societal issues
depicted urban struggles
explored mental health issues
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Melvin_Frank
gptkbp:director gptkb:Frank_Perry
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Robert_C._Jones
gptkbp:film gptkb:Anne_Bancroft
gptkb:Jack_Lemmon
gptkbp:genre gptkb:comedy
gptkb:drama
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Prisoner of Second Avenue
gptkbp:influenced_by American culture
real-life events
New York City life
gptkbp:inspiration New York City life
Neil Simon's experiences
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy considered a classic comedy
influenced later works by Neil Simon
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Edna_Edison
gptkb:Mel_Edison
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Dave_Grusin
gptkbp:notable_production 1971 Broadway premiere
1975 film adaptation
gptkbp:notable_quote " I’m going to kill myself!"
" I’m not crazy, I’m just a little bit off."
" I’m not going to let this city drive me crazy."
" I can’t take it anymore!"
" I’m going to have a nervous breakdown!"
" I’m not a prisoner, I’m a hostage!"
" I’m not crazy, I’m just tired!"
gptkbp:number_of_acts 2
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:performance gptkb:Broadway
international productions
regional theaters
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:1971
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Melvin_Frank
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Random_House
gptkbp:release_date December 17, 1975
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1975
gptkbp:released gptkb:1975
gptkbp:runtime 105 minutes
gptkbp:setting gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Anne_Bancroft
gptkb:Jack_Lemmon
gptkbp:style satirical elements
realistic dialogue
humorous tone
gptkbp:theme mental health
urban life
family dynamics
gptkbp:themes mental health
urban life
family dynamics
economic struggles
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Neil_Simon
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jack_Lemmon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4