I'll Take Manhattan

A glossy, sprawling family saga of wealth and betrayal that sweeps you through decades of scheming and heartbreak.

Created by

Judith Krantz

Genres

Drama

Starring

Valerie Bertinelli, Barry Bostwick, Francesca Annis

Overview

I'll Take Manhattan is a 1987 American television miniseries, adapted from Judith Krantz's novel of the same name. Screened by CBS, it tells the story of the wealthy Amberville family, who run their own publishing company in New York. After Zachary Amberville, the patriarch of the family, dies, the company is taken over by his unscrupulous brother Cutter. Zachary's children, especially his energetic and intelligent daughter Maxi, begin a battle to regain control of the father's company. I'll Take Manhattan was the highest-rated miniseries of the 1986–87 US television season with a 22.9/35 rating/share.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, betrayal, ambition, power

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

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