Slaves of New York 1989
“Slaves of art. Slaves of love.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Director
- James Ivory
- Network
- Merchant Ivory Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Slaves of New York?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Slaves of New York" (1989). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 18, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 17 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~124 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Merchant Ivory Productions
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Slaves of New York" (1989).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or viewership.
If a detail is missing, omit it.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Formatting: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Title: Slaves of New York
Year: 1989
Genre: American comedy-drama
Production: Merchant Ivory Productions
Director: James Ivory
Producer: Ismail Merchant
Cast: Bernadette Peters (as Eleanor), Adam Coleman Howard, Chris Sarandon, Mary Beth Hurt, Mercedes Ruehl, Madeleine Potter, Steve Buscemi.
Plot/Setting:
Denizens of New York City: artists, prostitutes, saints, and seers.
Characters aspire toward fame or oblivion while hoping for love and acceptance.
They face high rent, faithless partners, and dead-end careers.
Eleanor is a young fashion designer living on Manhattan's Lower East Side.
Setting includes art gallery and club subculture of Reagan-era New York.
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Should you watch it?
“Aspiring artists in Reagan-era New York City struggle to balance their dreams with harsh urban realities.”
- Features a large ensemble cast including Bernadette Peters and Steve Buscemi
- Offers a period look at the Manhattan art gallery and club subculture
- Produced by the notable Merchant Ivory Productions
- The narrative focuses on characters facing dead-end careers and faithless partners which may feel bleak
Watch it if you are interested in a character-focused drama set within the 1980s New York City art scene.
This film is rated R and maintains a dramatic tone that explores the challenging lives of its characters over a two-hour and four-minute runtime.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream this film?
Check your local streaming platforms or the Now Streaming section on The Movie Database for current availability.
Is this film worth watching?
It is a character-driven drama that offers a specific historical look at 1980s New York City subcultures.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a total runtime of two hours and four minutes.
Does this film have multiple episodes?
No, this is a feature-length film rather than a television series.
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