Un nouveau départ

Original title: A New Leaf

1971
G
1h 42m

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7.3/10

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Walter Matthau and Elaine May in Un nouveau départ (1971)

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Dark Comedy Farce Romantic Comedy Satire Screwball Comedy Comedy Romance

When Henry Graham's lawyer informs him that his playboy lifestyle has consumed all of his funds, he must avoid sliding don the social ladder. He plans to marry wealthy scientist Henrietta Lo... Read allWhen Henry Graham's lawyer informs him that his playboy lifestyle has consumed all of his funds, he must avoid sliding don 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 don the social ladder. He plans to marry wealthy scientist Henrietta Lowell--and kill her.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

8.1K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations total

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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.

Quotes
Henry Graham: Excuse me, you're not by any chance related to the Boston Hitlers?

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Buried Treasures - 1987 Edition (1987)

Soundtracks
In a Monastery Garden
(uncredited)
Music by Albert W. Ketèlbey

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An almost forgotten comedy classic

Few people have ever even heard of "A New Leaf" and that is a shame. It is one of the funniest films in the last 30 years. Walter Matthau plays a spoiled rich man who discovers that his fortune is gone and he needs to marry in a short time to save what little he has left. His solution? Woo a rich woman, marry her, and kill her all in a week. So he picks the nerdy, klutzy, and not so attractive Elaine May (brilliant...she also wrote and directed) whose love is flowers. The film then follows Matthau as he attempts to carry out his plan. This film is full of BIG laughs and should be seen by anyone who loves a good comedy.