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Scene from Ciao Manhattan (1972)
Scene Details
| Duration: 177 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Vidman |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 32 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 624x336 | Added: 2011-Dec-29 |
Actresses in this Scene
Edie Sedgwick
Birth Name: Edith Minturn Sedgwick
Birth Date: 1943-04-20
Birth Place: Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Career
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Full Biography
Edith Minturn Sedgwick (1943-1971) was an American socialite, actress, and fashion model known for her association with Andy Warhol's Factory scene during the 1960s. Dubbed 'The Girl of the Year' in 1965, she starred in several of Warhol's short films and became a prominent figure in his circle of 'superstars.' Sedgwick's rise to fame was chronicled in 'Ciao Manhattan (1972),' which follows her character 'Susan Superstar's glory days and eventual struggles with addiction.
About the Movie: Ciao Manhattan (1972)
Release Year: 1972
Nation: United States of America
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
Production & Genre
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Companies: Court Pictures, Maron Films, Sugarloaf Films Inc.
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Drama, Romance
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: biography, drug abuse, drug culture, drug overdose, drug scene, fading star, medicine overdose
Story
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.
Summary
'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.