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The Heartbreak Kid (1972)

PG 106 min  -  Comedy | Romance  -   1 February 1973 (Argentina)
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Three days into his Miami honeymoon, New York Jewish Lenny meets tall, blonde Kelly. This confirms him in his opinion that he has made a serious mistake and he decides he wants Kelly instead... See full summary »

Director:

Elaine May

Writers:

Bruce Jay Friedman (story), Neil Simon (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charles Grodin ...
Lenny Cantrow
Cybill Shepherd ...
Kelly Corcoran
Jeannie Berlin ...
Lila Kolodny
Audra Lindley ...
Mrs. Corcoran
Eddie Albert ...
Mr. Corcoran
Mitchell Jason Mitchell Jason ...
Cousin Ralph
William Prince William Prince ...
Colorado Man
Augusta Dabney Augusta Dabney ...
Colorado Woman
Doris Roberts ...
Mrs. Cantrow
Marilyn Putnam Marilyn Putnam ...
Mrs. Kolodny
Jack Hausman Jack Hausman ...
Mr. Kolodny
Erik Lee Preminger Erik Lee Preminger ...
Pecan Pie Waiter
Art Metrano Art Metrano ...
Entertainer
Tim Browne Tim Browne ...
Kelly's Boyfriend
Jean Scoppa Jean Scoppa ...
Flower Girl
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Storyline

Three days into his Miami honeymoon, New York Jewish Lenny meets tall, blonde Kelly. This confirms him in his opinion that he has made a serious mistake and he decides he wants Kelly instead. Her rich father is less than keen and lets everyone - including Lenny - know that he hates everything about him and the way he is going on. Written by Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>  

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Argentina) See more »

Also Known As:

Neil Simon's The Heartbreak Kid See more »

Filming Locations:

Florida, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Palomar Pictures (I) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | West Germany:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (TVC)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Jeannie Berlin is the daughter of director Elaine May. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the scene in Duane Corcoran's office after the family dinner, the phone on the desk next to Mr Corcoran moves between shots. See more »

Quotes

Lenny Cantrow: They should have said that to us at the door... they should have warned us that there was a danger of running out of pecan pie.
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Connections

Spoofed in Only with Married Women (1990) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Theme From the Heartbreak Kid"
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick See more »