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New York, New York (1977): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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New York, New York is a 1977 drama musical directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Liza Minnelli and Lionel Stander. It runs 2 hours 35 minutes and earned $16.4 million worldwide. It earned 6 award nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globes 1978. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
worldwide gross
$16.4M
award nominations
6
Metascore
64
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New York, New York (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 35m (155 min)
Director
Martin Scorsese
Genres
Drama , Music , Musical
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is New York, New York About?

The premise of New York, New York without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young concierge's dreams of stardom collide with the realities of a changing city in post-World War II New York. As he rises through the ranks of the jazz scene, he becomes entangled in a complex relationship with a captivating singer. Their passionate connection is tested by ambition, betrayal, and the harsh truths of pursuing success in a dazzling but demanding environment. He must ultimately face the price of his aspirations and the fragility of love amidst the vibrant backdrop of the city.

New York, New York Themes & Keywords

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  • 1950s
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  • female singer
  • composer
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  • jazz music
  • band the musical group
  • scorsese and deniro
  • marital infidelity
  • troop entertainer
  • unfaithful husband
  • father son estrangement
  • young love
  • nightclub owner
  • film actress
  • egotism
  • band singer
  • saxophone player
  • selfishness
  • singer
  • love
  • jazz score
  • songwriter
  • conformity
  • free spirit
  • manhattan new york city
  • world war two
  • trumpet
  • trumpet player
  • song
  • singing
  • pregnancy
  • post world war two
  • new york city
  • extramarital affair
  • divorce
  • place name in title
  • trumpeter
  • scotch
  • recording studio
  • record company
  • race relations
  • parked car
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Cast & crew

New York, New York Cast

Robert De Niro leads the cast, with Liza Minnelli and Lionel Stander. Directed by Martin Scorsese; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

New York, New York Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave New York, New York 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

Plot

New York, New York Plot Summary

What happens in New York, New York from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On V-J Day, August 1945, as a parade celebrating the end of World War II takes over New York City, Robert De Niro portrays Jimmy Doyle, a young ex-soldier eager to celebrate his freedom and newfound peace. Like many of his comrades returning home, Jimmy joins the lively festivities at the Rainbow Room, where the atmosphere is filled with joy and hope. During this celebration, he spots a woman sitting alone and, despite her clear discomfort with his persistence, he attempts to charm her. That woman is Francine Evans, played by Liza Minnelli, a talented singer with a strong personality. She quickly becomes annoyed by Jimmy’s refusal to take no for an answer, and it takes quite a while for her to finally fend him off.

Full summary

The whole story of New York, New York, scene by scene

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Box office

New York, New York Box Office

New York, New York grossed $16.4 million worldwide.

1977 box office

Worldwide gross

$16.4M

US & Canada
$16.4M
Awards

New York, New York Awards & Nominations

New York, New York earned 6 award nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globes 1978. The 6 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1978.

6 nominations2 ceremonies

  • Golden Globe Awards logo
    Golden Globes 1978 4 nominations
    • Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
    • Nominated Best Original Song
    • Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – Robert De Niro
    • Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) – Liza Minnelli
  • British Academy Film Awards logo
    BAFTA 1978 2 nominations
    • Nominated Best Costume Design
    • Nominated Best Sound
Videos

New York, New York Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.

New York New York Trailer
  • Trailer New York, New York Official Trailer #2 - Robert De Niro Movie (1977) HD
  • Clip Jimmy Meets Francine
  • Clip You Don't Say Goodbye To Me
Quiz

How Well Do You Know New York, New York?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Cars

Cars in New York, New York

9 cars on screen, including the 1941 Buick Roadmaster and the 1941 Dodge Luxury Liner De Luxe.

All 9 cars
  • 1941 Buick Roadmaster in New York, New York 1941 Buick Roadmaster Important role
  • 1941 Dodge Luxury Liner De Luxe in New York, New York 1941 Dodge Luxury Liner De Luxe Important role
  • 1947 Flxible Clipper in New York, New York 1947 Flxible Clipper Important role
  • 1946 Chrysler Windsor in New York, New York 1946 Chrysler Windsor Minor role
Details

New York, New York Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “New York - Scorsese” and “Нью-Йорк”.

Also known as
  • New York - Scorsese
  • Нью-Йорк
  • ניו יורק
  • Ню Йорк
  • 纽约,纽约
  • 뉴욕
  • نیویورک، نیویورک, ნიუ-იორკი, ნიუ-იორკი
  • นิวยอร์ค นิวยอร์ค
  • 紐約,紐約

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FAQ

New York, New York FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of New York, New York, each answered in a sentence.

How long is New York, New York?

New York, New York runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).

When was New York, New York released?

New York, New York was released on June 21, 1977.

Who directed New York, New York?

New York, New York was directed by Martin Scorsese.

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Who is in the cast of New York, New York?

New York, New York stars Robert De Niro, Liza Minnelli and Lionel Stander, among 10 credited actors.

How much did New York, New York make at the box office?

New York, New York grossed $16.4 million worldwide.

How is New York, New York rated?

New York, New York has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Was New York, New York nominated for any awards?

New York, New York received 6 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

Does New York, New York have a post-credit scene?

No. New York, New York has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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