Ciao Manhattan (1972)
Año de lanzamiento: 1972
Nación: United States
Alternative Title: Addio! Manhattan, Ciao! Manhattan, Edie in Ciao! Manhattan
Director: David Weisman, John Palmer
Writer: Chuck Wein, David Weisman, Genevieve Charbin Cerf, John Palmer, Robert Benard
Producción & Género
Productor: Producer: David Weisman, Robert Margouleff
Compañías: Court Pictures, Maron Films, Sugarloaf Films Inc.
Género: Biography, Documentary, Drama, Romance
Budget: N/A
Premios & Similares
Premios: N/A
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Palabras clave
Palabras clave: biography, drug abuse, drug culture, drug overdose, drug scene, fading star, medicine overdose
Historia
The movie 'Ciao Manhattan' tells the fictionalized life story of Susan Superstar (played by Edie Sedgwick), a New York celebrity who experiences a meteoric rise and tragic fall in the late 1960s. The film blends fiction and documentary elements, chronicling Susan's glory days, her drug-fueled lifestyle, and her eventual downward spiral due to her addiction. It parallels the real-life story of Andy Warhol's Factory star Edie Sedgwick.
Resumen
'Ciao Manhattan' is a 1972 American film directed by David Weisman and John Palmer, blending fiction and documentary styles. The movie explores themes of drug abuse, fading stardom, and the tragic consequences of addiction through its protagonist Susan Superstar (Edie Sedgwick). It serves as a biographical tribute to Edie Sedgwick's life and her role within Andy Warhol's Factory scene.
