Minnie and Moskowitz

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Minnie and Moskowitz is a 1971 film by John Cassavetes, starring his wife, Gena Rowlands, and actor Seymour Cassel in the title roles of Minnie and Moskowitz, respectively.

Plot

Following a break-up, Minnie Moore, a museum curator, becomes disillusioned by love and meaningful relationships. But after a seemingly chance encounter, she meets Seymour Moskowitz, a parking-lot attendant. After this event, Moskowitz falls in love with Minnie, trying desperately to get her to love him back.

Cast

Gena Rowlands as Minnie Moore

Seymour Cassel as Seymour Moskowitz

Val Avery as Zelmo Swift

Timothy Carey as Morgan Morgan (as Tim Carey)

Katherine Cassavetes as Sheba Moskowitz

John Cassavetes as Jim (uncredited)

David Rowlands as Minister

Alexandra Cassavetes as Young girl in ballet tutu (uncredited)

Zoe R. Cassavetes as Baby girl (uncredited)

Lady Rowlands as Georgia Moore

Holly Near as Irish

Judith Roberts as Wife

Kathleen O'Malley

Production

It was one of a small number of low-budget (less than $1 million) films bankrolled by Universal Studios in the early 70s, in an attempt to copy the success of Easy Rider. Several months after the film's release, Universal Studios decided to shorten the running time by cutting out a scene near the beginning of the film, even though it violated their contract with Cassavetes. All releases (including the Anchor Bay DVD) since that time are missing this scene.

Reception

In 1973, Cassavetes was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen.

References

Minnie and Moskowitz Wikipedia

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