# A New Leaf (1971)

> A bankrupt aesthete races to secure a wealthy bride, only to find his calculated rescue plan disrupted by an eccentric botanist.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/22925

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Elaine May
- Cast: Walter Matthau, Elaine May, Jack Weston, George Rose, James Coco, Doris Roberts, Renée Taylor, William Redfield
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067482/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, cockeyed, sardonic, lazy sunday, classic comedy night

## Synopsis

A wealthy man's desperate attempt to marry for money leads to unexpected romance and darkly comedic twists.

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