Manhattan Night contains several scenes that explore adult themes, including seduction and blackmail.
Manhattan Night is a 2016 American crime thriller directed and written by Brian DeCubellis, based on Colin Harrison’s 1996 novel Manhattan Nocturne. The film follows Porter Wren (Adrien Brody), a New York City tabloid writer known for his knack for uncovering scandalous stories.
Porter’s life takes a tumultuous turn when he meets Caroline Crowley (Yvonne Strahovski), a seductive widow seeking answers about her husband’s mysterious death. As Porter delves deeper into the investigation, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit, blackmail, and moral ambiguity, jeopardizing his career and family life.
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Star Cast
Adrien Brody as Porter Wren
Yvonne Strahovski as Caroline Crowley
Jennifer Beals as Lisa Wren
Campbell Scott as Simon Crowley
Linda Lavin as Norma Segal
Steven Berkoff as Hobbs
The film boasts a talented ensemble cast, with Brody delivering a compelling performance as the conflicted journalist.
Bold Scenes
Manhattan Night contains several scenes that explore adult themes, including seduction and blackmail. The film’s narrative hinges on the complex and provocative relationship between Porter and Caroline, which is portrayed with a level of sensuality characteristic of the neo-noir genre. These scenes are integral to the plot, emphasizing the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.
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Availability
Manhattan Night is available for streaming and purchase on various platforms:
Streaming:
Peacock
STARZ (via Apple TV, Roku, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Philo)
Pluto TV (free with ads)
Purchase/Rental:
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Fandango at Home