A New Leaf

A New Leaf (1971)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (12 reviews)

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    (721 ratings)

Elaine May wrote and directed (credits May attempted to have removed after the studio made extensive cuts in the film) this dark and funny comedy about marriage, murder, and money. May also stars as Henrietta, a shy and clumsy wallflower, who is also heir to a large pile of money. Indigent playboy… More

G, 1 hr. 42 min.
Directed By
Elaine May
Written By
Elaine May, Jack Ritchie
Genres
Romance, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Mar 11, 1971 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Very funny in patches.

  • Keith Uhlich, Slant Magazine

    Blessed with a perpetual craggy hangdog, Matthau is May's perfect comic foil.

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Occasionally charming, always watchable star vehicle. Pleasantly offbeat

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