Minnie and Moskowitz 1971
“John Cassavetes, who gave you 'husbands', 'faces', 'shadows', now adds to his list of intriguing characters...”
What is Minnie and Moskowitz?
Minnie and Moskowitz is a 1971 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by John Cassavetes. The film stars Gena Rowlands as Minnie Moore, a museum curator who is depressed and jaded after being dumped by her married boyfriend, and Seymour Cassel as Seymour Moskowitz, a shaggy-haired parking lot attendant.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 22, 1971
- Studios
- Universal Pictures
- Genres
- Romance, Drama, Comedy
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Overview
Minnie and Moskowitz is a 1971 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by John Cassavetes. The film stars Gena Rowlands as Minnie Moore, a museum curator who is depressed and jaded after being dumped by her married boyfriend, and Seymour Cassel as Seymour Moskowitz, a shaggy-haired parking lot attendant. The story follows Minnie, an aging beauty who wonders if she will ever find love. After Moskowitz comes to her defense against an angry and rebuffed blind date, he falls hopelessly in love with her despite their myriad differences. Minnie reluctantly agrees to a date with Moskowitz, and slowly but surely, an unlikely romance blossoms between the two. The film was released in the United States on December 22, 1971, and has a runtime of one hour and fifty-five minutes.
Should you watch it?
“An unlikely romance develops between a jaded museum curator and a persistent parking lot attendant.”
- Features performances by Gena Rowlands and Seymour Cassel.
- Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker John Cassavetes.
- Explores the complexities of finding love despite significant personal differences.
- The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-five minutes which may feel slow for some viewers.
Watch it if you appreciate character-focused romantic dramas from the 1970s.
The film maintains a blend of comedy and drama with a pacing typical of John Cassavetes' directorial style.
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The film is available to rent or buy through various digital platforms.
Is this film worth watching?
The film holds positive ratings across several international film databases, reflecting its status as a notable work by John Cassavetes.
What is the total duration of the film?
Minnie and Moskowitz has a runtime of one hour and fifty-five minutes.
Is this a series or a standalone film?
It is a standalone feature film released in 1971.
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