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The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975): movie guide
The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) is a Comedy running about 98 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 80 votes. Notable cast includes Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, Gene Saks, Elizabeth Wilson. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1975-03-14
- Runtime: 98 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1975-03-14

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What is The Prisoner of Second Avenue about?
Mel Edison has just lost his job after many years and now has to cope with being unemployed at middle age during an intense NYC heat wave.
Cast highlights
The Prisoner of Second Avenue features Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, Gene Saks, Elizabeth Wilson, Florence Stanley, Maxine Stuart. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1975-03-14. Runtime: 98 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (80 votes). Genres: Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Prisoner of Second Avenue?
- The Prisoner of Second Avenue is listed as Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is The Prisoner of Second Avenue?
- The Prisoner of Second Avenue runs about 98 minutes.
- Who stars in The Prisoner of Second Avenue?
- Cast highlights include Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, Gene Saks, Elizabeth Wilson, Florence Stanley, Maxine Stuart.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Prisoner of Second Avenue?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Prisoner of Second Avenue?
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