Two Men in Manhattan
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Actors: Jean-Pierre Melville, Pierre Grasset, Christiane Eudes
PlotIn the heart of New York City, a French diplomat goes missing, stirring a flurry of concern and curiosity. The French Consulate assigns a journalist to delve into the mysterious disappearance, seeking to uncover the truth behind the diplomat's vanishing act. The journalist, possessing a keen sense of duty and an insatiable appetite for a good story, embarks on a nocturnal journey through the neon-lit streets of Manhattan. Accompanied by a maverick photographer with a penchant for the night’s shadowy allure, the duo plunges into the city's vibrant jazz clubs, dim bars, and bustling streets, piecing together the puzzles that might lead them to the missing man.
As they navigate the intertwining worlds of journalism, politics, and the dark underbelly of New York’s nightlife, their investigation brings them face to face with a cast of characters that challenge their perceptions and test their resolve. From intriguing nightclub singers to secretive bartenders and enigmatic strangers, each meeting unearths new clues and deeper mysteries. The city itself becomes a character, revealing its secrets to those who dare to look closely, while the night veils the answers they seek in shadows. The quest not only for the truth about the diplomat but also for personal redemption, drives them deeper into the mystery, blurring the lines between their professional objectives and personal desires.
Writers: Jean-Pierre Melville
Release Date: 16 Oct 1959
Runtime: 84 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: France
Language: French, English
Home Video Reviews
Overlooked Melville film gets deserved attention, fine Blu-ray treatment.
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