In this uneasy blend of tragedy and comedy, two crosscut plotlines--one a "crime" and the other a "misdemeanor"--investigate modern moral codes. In one, an adulterous ophthalmologist (Martin Landau) hires a hit man to kill his scheming mistress (Angelica Huston) when she threatens to destroy his perfect society marriage by exposing the affair. In the other, a screenwriter (Woody Allen) agrees to pen a tribute to his brother-in-law (Alan Alda), an obnoxious comic, while postponing a more worthy project, a documentary about a Judaic theologian. CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS is one of prolific director Woody Allen's most complex films.
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Run a Quick Search on "Crimes and Misdemeanors" starring Martin Landau to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Crimes and Misdemeanors"Browse more products related to "Martin Landau, Anjelica Huston and Woody Allen"ReviewNew York Times, 10/13/1989, p.C19, "...Allen's most securely serious and funny film to date....The writer and director continues to be his own most vital on-screen force..." New York Times, 12/24/1989, p.II,11, Included in the New York Times "10 Best Films of 1989" List USA Today, 05/16/1997, p.3D, "...Woody Allen's masterful oddball -- half-morbid, half-uproarious..." Uncut, 08/01/2001, p.141, "[T]his is an ambitious blend of comedy, drama and ruminations on humanity that Allen juggles with the skill of a director on top form." Los Angeles Times, 10/13/1989, p.C12, "...Brainy, poignant....Landau, Huston and Jerry Orbach give the story a dark, pathetic edge..." Rolling Stone, 11/02/1989, p.35, "...In this risky, riveting film, our most prolific and provocative moviemaker uses his wit to touch a nerve. CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS is so funny it hurts..." Title NoteThe film was shot on location in New York City; its estimated budget was $13 million. Product Quotation/Excerpt"I think I see a cab. If we run quickly, we can kick the crutch from that old lady and get it."--Cliff Stern (Woody Allen) to Jenny (Jenny Nichols) Release NoteDVD Features: Product NotesCRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS is Woody Allen's most mature, most profound film. Martin Landau plays Judah Rosenthal, a successful ophthalmologist having an affair with Dolores (Anjelica Huston), who is threatening to reveal their relationship unless Judah commits to her and leaves his wife. He admits his sin to Ben (Sam Waterston), a friend, a patient, and a learned rabbi who is losing his eyesight but not his faith. Judah turns to his brother Jack, who is connected to the mob and can make Dolores disappear. Allen plays Cliff Stern, a documentary filmmaker who accepts an assignment to film his pompous, successful brother-in-law, Lester (Alan Alda), a comedy star; both Cliff and Lester fall for Hallie Reed (Mia Farrow), a producer involved in the documentary. Allen the director brings all the characters together in a fabulous mix of comedy and drama, deceit and delight. CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS is a marvel of complexity, with fascinating, well-written characters; deep, complicated relationships; and thought-provoking examinations of religion, infidelity, morality, murder, comedy, and tragedy. If You Enjoy "Crimes and Misdemeanors (DVD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Crimes and Misdemeanors (DVD)"There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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