Broadway Danny Rose (1984): Woody Allen and Mia Farrow
Written and directed by Woody Allen, Broadway Danny Rose (1984) is an often-underappreciated masterpiece from the celebrated Allen filmography. The story focuses on a talent manager who promotes hapless acts, and the trouble he finds himself in when he tries to help out a has-been lounge singer client with his mafia-connected mistress. Shot in gritty black and white, the film has a palpable New York City edge. Woody Allen is great and witty as Danny Rose. Nick Apollo Forte is strong as the washed-up singer. Mia Farrow is excellent as the girlfriend. The supporting cast is good as well, including Milton Berle.
