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A New Leaf

  • 1971
  • G
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
9.1K
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Walter Matthau and Elaine May in A New Leaf (1971)
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When Henry Graham's lawyer informs him that his playboy lifestyle has consumed all of his funds, he must avoid sliding down the social ladder. He plans to marry wealthy scientist Henrietta L... Read allWhen Henry Graham's lawyer informs him that his playboy lifestyle has consumed all of his funds, he must avoid sliding down the social ladder. He plans to marry wealthy scientist Henrietta Lowell--and kill her.When Henry Graham's lawyer informs him that his playboy lifestyle has consumed all of his funds, he must avoid sliding down the social ladder. He plans to marry wealthy scientist Henrietta Lowell--and kill her.

  • Director
    • Elaine May
  • Writers
    • Elaine May
    • Jack Ritchie
  • Stars
    • Walter Matthau
    • Elaine May
    • Jack Weston
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    9.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Elaine May
    • Writers
      • Elaine May
      • Jack Ritchie
    • Stars
      • Walter Matthau
      • Elaine May
      • Jack Weston
    • 92User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast24

    Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau
    • Henry Graham
    Elaine May
    Elaine May
    • Henrietta Lowell
    Jack Weston
    Jack Weston
    • Andy McPherson
    George Rose
    George Rose
    • Harold
    James Coco
    James Coco
    • Uncle Harry
    Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts
    • Mrs. Traggert
    Renée Taylor
    Renée Taylor
    • Sharon Hart
    William Redfield
    William Redfield
    • Beckett
    Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis
    • Bo
    Jess Osuna
    Jess Osuna
    • Frank
    David Doyle
    David Doyle
    • Mel
    Fred Stewart
    Fred Stewart
    • Mr. von Rensaeller
    Mark Gordon
    • John
    Rose Arrick
    • Gloria Cunliffe
    Conrad Bain
    Conrad Bain
    • Professor Heinrich
    • (uncredited)
    Ida Berlin
    • Maid
    • (uncredited)
    Mildred Clinton
    • Mrs. Heinrich
    • (uncredited)
    Trent Gough
    • Victor the Butler
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Elaine May
    • Writers
      • Elaine May
      • Jack Ritchie
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film as delivered by Elaine May was drastically re-cut and shortened ("butchered", according to some) by Paramount before its release. May sued Paramount after such drastic cuts and attempted to have her name removed from the credits, but was unsuccessful. Sadly, neither the director's cut of the film nor the original shooting script has ever been made publicly available.
    • Goofs
      During the wedding scene, Bo (Graham Jarvis) is seen in close-up wearing eyeglasses with the frame taped. In his next close-up, the tape is gone.
    • Quotes
      • Gloria Cunliffe: [Henrietta has clumsily spilled tea on Gloria's carpet several times] Henrietta, is this some kind of a joke? Because if it is, I do not find it amusing. If your nerves are not steady enough to hold a cup and saucer in your hand, then you should not be drinking tea. Once - yes, but twice in a row...
      • Henry Graham: [Deliberately dumping his tea on Gloria's carpet] Madam... there you are, madam. Take your damn carpet to the cleaners, and send the bill to me. There you are. Come, Miss Lowell, I'm taking you home. Take your bag.
      • Gloria Cunliffe: [Henry and Miss Lowell start to depart] You son of a bitch...
      • Henry Graham: You dare call me a son of a bitch? Madam, I have seen many examples of perversion in my time, but your erotic obsession with your carpet is probably the most grotesque and certainly the most boring I have ever encountered. You're more to be scorned than pitied. Good day, Mrs. Cunliffe
      • [Henry and Miss Lowell leave together]
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Buried Treasures - 1987 Edition (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      In a Monastery Garden
      (uncredited)
      Music by Albert W. Ketèlbey

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    FAQ1

    • I recognized some of the pictures in Henry's collection but who painted the rest of them?

    Details

    • Release date
      • July 19, 1971 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • The Green Heart
    • Filming locations
      • Racquet Club, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Aries Productions
      • Elkins Entertainment
      • Elkins Productions International Corporation
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,604
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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