Manhattan (film) the names of some cast members were withheld entirely; performances were not recorded. "Manhattan" inspired the song "Remember Manhattan" written by Richard Marx and Fee Waybill from Marx's debut album. Manhattan (film) Manhattan is a 1979 American romantic comedy film directed by Woody Allen and produced by Charles H. Joffe. The screenplay was written by Allen and Marshall Brickman. Allen co-stars as a twice-divorced 42-year-old comedy writer who dates a 17-year-old girl (Mariel Hemingway) but falls in love with his best friend's (Michael Murphy) mistress (Diane Keaton). Meryl Streep and Anne Byrne also star. "Manhattan" was filmed in black-and-white and
Manhattan (film) Festival in May. Adjusted for ticket price inflation (as of 2017), "Manhattan" grossed $141,484,800, making it Allen's second biggest box-office hit, following 1977's "Annie Hall". The film received largely positive reviews and currently holds a rating of 95% "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews from 59 critics. Gary Arnold, in "The Washington Post", wrote: ""Manhattan" has comic integrity in part because Allen is now making jokes at the expense of his own parochialism. There's no opportunity to heap condescending abuse on the phonies and sellouts decorating the Hollywood landscape. The result appears to be a more authentic and