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A New Leaf is a 1971 American black comedy film written and directed by Elaine May in her directorial debut based on the short story "The Green Heart" by Jack Ritchie. It stars May, Walter Matthau, Jack Weston, George Rose, James Coco, and Doris Roberts.
Writer and director Elaine May's romantic black comedy A New Leaf (1971) is a display of May's genius as a refined director of real vision as well as a thoughtful writer with her...
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Jul 19, 1971 · A New Leaf: Directed by Elaine May. With Walter Matthau, Elaine May, Jack Weston, George Rose. Henry Graham lives the life of a playboy. When his lawyer tells him that his lifestyle has consumed all his funds, Henry must avoid climbing down the social ladder.
Jun 2, 2023 · “A New Leaf” (playing three times, starting Saturday, at Film Forum and also readily streaming) is about two middle-aged people who are enabled and disabled by their wealth.
Mar 11, 2021 · In A New Leaf, his charm and villainy are combined, and the result is still magical 50 years later. The plot is simple. Henry (Matthau), an amoral man devotedly attached to his decadent life of...
Jun 16, 2020 · A New Leaf (1971) by. Elaine May. Publication date. 1971. Topics. Elaine may, comedy. Language. English.
Apr 13, 2004 · A New Leaf leaves the characters in an Edenic wilderness, the camera capturing Henry and Henrietta’s ascendance into a heavenly sun. It’s a beautiful moment of emotional summation and one that equalizes our laughter with the divine spirit unique to great cinema.
This dark comedy stars writer/director Elaine May in one of the 1970s best - an MMS least-known films. Wealthy Henry Graham - who has no interests other than being rich, is bankrupt. in a deal with his uncle, Henry borrows $50,000, which he must repay within 6 weeks' time or forfeit everything.
A New Leaf, Elaine May's airy romantic comedy about a penniless bon vivant's pursuit of a gentle but very wealthy frump, will refresh your memory. Full Review | Feb 10, 2022
