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In the history of motion pictures in the United States, many films have been set in New York City, or a fictionalized version thereof. The following is a list of films and documentaries set in New York, however the list includes a number of films which only have a tenuous connection to the city. The list is sorted by the year the film was released.
Nineteen Eighty-Four (stylized as 1984) is a 1984 dystopian film written and directed by Michael Radford, based upon George Orwell's 1949 novel.Starring John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, and Cyril Cusack, the film follows the life of Winston Smith (Hurt), a low-ranking civil servant in a war-torn London ruled by Oceania, a totalitarian superstate. [6]
B. Badal; The Beanie Bubble; Bell Bottom (2021 film) Berdella; Best Defense; Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain; The Big Parade (1986 film) Billy Elliot; Billy Elliot the Musical Live
The filming of Once Upon a Time in America started in June 1982 and eventually ended in April the next year. The locations where the shooting took place were in and around US, Canada, Italy, and France, with a focal point in New York City. [35] Interior scenes were mostly filmed at the Cinecittà Studios in Rome. [36]
Corman agreed to let Freeman shoot the film on location in New York - this was the first time he had done so. He called the movie "an honest look at prostitution. It's wrong, it's not glamorous, it's a dirty, dangerous business." [2] The film was shot over 24 nights in June 1984. [3]
1984, incomplete unofficial webcomic by Canadian artist Frédéric Guimont (2007) [33] 1984 was one of classics adapted as a manga by East Press' Manga de Dokuha series. [34] The adaptation was released in January 2012 in Japan, with a Spanish translation also released later. [35] 1984, adaptation and illustrated by Fido Nesti. [36] [37] [38]
The following is an overview of events in 1984 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. The year's highest-grossing film in the United States and Canada was Beverly Hills Cop .
The Muppets Take Manhattan is a 1984 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Frank Oz and the third theatrical film featuring the Muppets.The film stars Muppet performers Jim Henson, Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, as well as special appearances by Art Carney, James Coco, Dabney Coleman, Gregory Hines, Linda Lavin, Liza Minnelli, Joan Rivers, and Brooke Shields.