Manhattan

Manhattan is a 1979 american romantic comedy-drama directed by woody allen, written by allen and marshall brickman, distributed by united artists. cinematographer gordon willis decided the best way to capture new york city was in the wide-screen panavision process, shooting 2.35 to 1 anamorphic in black and white after united artists initially had reservations about allowing allen to shoot in monochrome due to commercial considerations but eventually gave in to his demands. the film features music by george gershwin, including rhapsody in blue, which inspired the film.