Manhattanites
Encyclopedia
Manhattanites is a 2008
independent
drama film
adaptation of the Roger Newcomb radio soap opera
, Scripts & Scruples, directed by Gregori J. Martin
and co-directed by Darnell Williams
. The film stars Ilene Kristen
, David Fumero
, Forbes March
, Aiden Turner
, Jill Larson
, Alex McCord and Lev Gorn
.
in May 2009.
) discovers that her fiance Blake Whitney (Lev Gorn
), the editor of a conservative magazine, is having a secret affair with Matt Malone (Forbes March
). Marilyn is devastated. Blake is uncomfortable being in a gay relationship. Marilyn's sister Gretchen (Caroline Hay), works as a witress but dreams of being a famous news reporter. Among her customers is Kyle Carpenter (Aiden Turner
), a top reporter for Channel 6 News, and Gretchen's idol. Matt's brother Todd (Matthew Martini), is engadged to Hannah Richards (Tasha Guevara). Hannah meets someone new even as she is planning she and Todd's wedding. The film tries to answer these questions and more. The choices they make have far reaching consequences on not only them, but also on people they do not even know.
2008 in film
This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008...
independent
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
drama film
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
adaptation of the Roger Newcomb radio soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
, Scripts & Scruples, directed by Gregori J. Martin
Gregori J. Martin
Gregori J. Martin is a director, writer, and producer of independent film and stage productions and founder of LANYfilms Productions, an independent bi-coastal entertainment company. Martin is stated as being a record-breaking director, having directed seven feature motion pictures by the age of...
and co-directed by Darnell Williams
Darnell Williams
Darnell Williams is a British-born soap opera actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Jesse Hubbard on the ABC soap opera All My Children, a role which has earned him two Daytime Emmy Awards.-Biography:...
. The film stars Ilene Kristen
Ilene Kristen
Ilene Kristen is an American actress. She is known for her role as Delia Reid on Ryan's Hope and for her role as Roxy Balsom on One Life to Live .-Career:...
, David Fumero
David Fumero
David Fumero is a Cuban American actor and former male fashion model. Fumero is best known for his role as Cristian Vega on One Life to Live.-Personal life:...
, Forbes March
Forbes March
Forbes March is a British-born Canadian actor. Although born in Bristol, South West England, he was raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia.-Biography:...
, Aiden Turner
Aiden Turner
Aiden Turner is a British actor known for his role as Aidan Devane on All My Children , which he played from 6 June 2002 until he left AMC on 21 December 2009.-Early years:...
, Jill Larson
Jill Larson
Jill Larson is an American dramatic actress. She is most widely known for her portrayal of Opal Cortlandt on the popular daytime drama, All My Children, a role she has played for 22 years, garnering her 2 Emmy nominations...
, Alex McCord and Lev Gorn
Lev Gorn
Lev Gorn is an American stage, film and television actor. Sometimes he is credited as Lev Gorens.-Off-Broadway:**...
.
Background
Roger Newcomb and Lyle Kamenir served as executive producers and Martin and Newcomb wrote the screenplay. The film was released on DVDDVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
in May 2009.
Storyline
Manhattanites follows a group of New Yorkers as they are faced with life’s changing circumstances and decisions. Entertainment lawyer Marilyn Marsden (Ilene KristenIlene Kristen
Ilene Kristen is an American actress. She is known for her role as Delia Reid on Ryan's Hope and for her role as Roxy Balsom on One Life to Live .-Career:...
) discovers that her fiance Blake Whitney (Lev Gorn
Lev Gorn
Lev Gorn is an American stage, film and television actor. Sometimes he is credited as Lev Gorens.-Off-Broadway:**...
), the editor of a conservative magazine, is having a secret affair with Matt Malone (Forbes March
Forbes March
Forbes March is a British-born Canadian actor. Although born in Bristol, South West England, he was raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia.-Biography:...
). Marilyn is devastated. Blake is uncomfortable being in a gay relationship. Marilyn's sister Gretchen (Caroline Hay), works as a witress but dreams of being a famous news reporter. Among her customers is Kyle Carpenter (Aiden Turner
Aiden Turner
Aiden Turner is a British actor known for his role as Aidan Devane on All My Children , which he played from 6 June 2002 until he left AMC on 21 December 2009.-Early years:...
), a top reporter for Channel 6 News, and Gretchen's idol. Matt's brother Todd (Matthew Martini), is engadged to Hannah Richards (Tasha Guevara). Hannah meets someone new even as she is planning she and Todd's wedding. The film tries to answer these questions and more. The choices they make have far reaching consequences on not only them, but also on people they do not even know.
Partial cast
- Ilene KristenIlene KristenIlene Kristen is an American actress. She is known for her role as Delia Reid on Ryan's Hope and for her role as Roxy Balsom on One Life to Live .-Career:...
as Marilyn Marsden - Forbes MarchForbes MarchForbes March is a British-born Canadian actor. Although born in Bristol, South West England, he was raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia.-Biography:...
as Matt Malone - Aiden TurnerAiden TurnerAiden Turner is a British actor known for his role as Aidan Devane on All My Children , which he played from 6 June 2002 until he left AMC on 21 December 2009.-Early years:...
as Kyle Carpenter - Lev GornLev GornLev Gorn is an American stage, film and television actor. Sometimes he is credited as Lev Gorens.-Off-Broadway:**...
as Blake Whitney - David FumeroDavid FumeroDavid Fumero is a Cuban American actor and former male fashion model. Fumero is best known for his role as Cristian Vega on One Life to Live.-Personal life:...
as Juan - Alex McCord as Hilda
- Monica Bailey as Rose
- Jill LarsonJill LarsonJill Larson is an American dramatic actress. She is most widely known for her portrayal of Opal Cortlandt on the popular daytime drama, All My Children, a role she has played for 22 years, garnering her 2 Emmy nominations...
as Mrs. Grimm - Johnny BlazeJohnny BlazeJohnny Blaze may refer to:* Ghost Rider , second Marvel Comics character called Ghost Rider* Johnny Blaze, ring name of John Hennigan, professional wrestler better known as John Morrison* Johnny Blaze, alter-ego of American rapper Method Man...
as Street Magician - Gregori J. Martin as Charlie Dean
- Caroline Hay as Gretchen Styles
- Tasha Guevara as Hannah Richards
- Matthew Martini as Todd Malone
- Derrell Whitt as Lucas Jameson