Characters & Themes
New York Stories (1989) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1989 · 124 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Starring
- Giancarlo Giannini, Kirsten Dunst, Steve Buscemi, Adrien Brody, Carole Bouquet, Talia Shire
Set against the bustling backdrop of New York City, the film presents three distinct vignettes that explore love, ambition and everyday moments in the metropolis. Each segment is helmed by a different celebrated filmmaker—Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Woody Allen—creating a star‑studded anthology that captures the city’s diverse spirit.
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