[1] The film focuses on the cast and crew of a new TV series called Manhattan, which is shot on location in New York City.

For the lead role, he tries to cast the film star Sabina Quarles, who has a reputation of being hard to work with.

The only colleague supporting her is Jane Adams, who at first hesitated to take the role, because it required her to move from Los Angeles to New York City.

While shooting the series, Jane starts a relationship with co-star Zack Taylor, who also bears a dark secret.

Jane feels bad for him and decides to get the video tape by posing as a cop and threatening to sue the girl's mother.

Meanwhile, the crew of Manhattan decide to shoot a death scene of Bill's character, in case he is found guilty.

At the end of the film, Sabina admits to Mel that she was once impregnated by a politician and gave birth out of wedlock.