New York, New York (1977 film) the "saxophonist's outrageously volatile personality places a continual strain on their relationship, and after they have a baby, their marriage crumbles", even as their careers develop on separate paths. The film marked the final screen appearance of actor Jack Haley. The story opens on V-J Day in 1945. A massive celebration in a New York City nightclub is underway, music provided by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. While there, selfish and smooth-talking saxophone player Jimmy Doyle (De Niro) meets small-time USO singer Francine Evans (Minnelli), who, although lonely, still wants nothing to do with Jimmy, who keeps pestering her for her
The New York Ripper that much of sexual content in the film came from Fulci, claiming that Fulci "nurtures a profound sadism towards women." The film was shot on location in New York with interiors filmed in Rome. Zora Kerova who played Eva in the film spoke positively about working with Fulci in the film stating that it took a while for Fulci to warm up to her. When asked what she thought of the film, she stated she "didn't like "The New York Ripper" at all." "The New York Ripper" was released on 4 March 1982 in Italy. In the United Kingdom the