Woody Allen’s ‘Manhattan’ premieres in Midtown Manhattan 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1979)


Video: 'Manhattan' trailer

(Wednesday, April 18, 1979)Manhattan, an American romantic comedy film about a twice-divorced 42-year-old comedy writer who dates a 17-year-old girl but falls in love with his best friend’s mistress, premiered tonight at the Ziegfeld Theater in Midtown Manhattan.

Directed by Woody Allen, the film starred Allen, Diane Keaton, Michael Murphy, Mariel Hemingway, Meryl Streep and Anne Byrne.


Video: 'Manhattan (1979) - Movie' (10 clips)


Video: 'Manhattan: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' (18 videos)