Minnie and Moskowitz

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Minnie and Moskowitz
Directed by	John Cassavetes
Written by	John Cassavetes
Starring	Gena Rowlands Seymour Cassel Al Ruban
Release date(s)	1971
Running time	114 min
Language	English
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Minnie and Moskowitz is a film by John Cassavetes, starring his wife, Gena Rowlands, and actor Seymour Cassel in the title roles of Minnie and Moskowitz, respectively. It was one of a small number of low-budget (less than $1 million) films bankrolled by Universal Studios in the early 70s, in an attempt to copy the success of Easy Rider.

Following a break-up, Minnie Moore, a museum curator, becomes disillusioned by love and meaningful relationships. But after a seemingly chance encounter, she meets Seymour Moskowitz, a parking-lot attendant. After this event, Moskowitz falls in love with Minnie, trying desperately to get her to love him back.

In 1973, Cassavetes was nominated for this film by the Writers Guild of America for Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen.

Several months after the film's release, Universal Studios decided to shorten the running time by cutting out a scene near the beginning of the film, even though it violated their contract with Cassavetes. All releases (including the Anchor Bay DVD) since that time are missing this scene.