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I'll Take Manhattan (1987)

Poster for I'll Take Manhattan

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Valerie Bertinelli
    Maxime Amberville Valerie Bertinelli
  • Profile picture of Barry Bostwick
    Zachary Amberville Barry Bostwick
  • Profile picture of Francesca Annis
    Lily Amberville Francesca Annis
  • Profile picture of Jane Kaczmarek
    Nina Stern Jane Kaczmarek
  • Profile picture of Jack Scalia
    Rocco Cipriani Jack Scalia
  • Profile picture of Paul Hecht
    Pavka Mayer Paul Hecht
  • Profile picture of Tim Daly
    Toby Amberville Tim Daly
  • Profile picture of Julianne Moore
    India West Julianne Moore
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

1987

4 episodes

Season 1 of I'll Take Manhattan premiered on March 1, 1987

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Keywords

  • new york city
  • family business
  • wealthy
  • inheritance
  • miniseries
  • publishing house