A New Leaf (1971)
Popularity4.5/5
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2025-09 to 2026-08
Directors
Elaine May
Cast
Walter Matthau, Elaine May, Jack Weston, James Coco, George Rose, Doris Roberts, Renée Taylor, William Redfield
The story
Henry Graham, a scion of a patrician New York family, is told that he has squandered his inheritance and is broke. He confesses his situation to his valet Harold, who suggests that Henry marry into wealth. Deciding to obtain and murder a wealthy wife, Henry wheedles a $50,000 loan from his avaricious uncle Harry to finance his courtship.
Genres
Dark Comedy, Romantic Comedy, black comedy film, comedy drama, romantic comedy
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