MOVIEmeter
SEE RANK
Up 13,695 this week

The Heartbreak Kid (1993)

97 min  -  Drama  -   17 June 1993 (Australia)
6.2
Your rating:
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -/10 X  
Ratings: 6.2/10 from 263 users  
Reviews: 7 user | 3 critic

Michael Jenkins' movie "The Heartbreak Kid" centres on the coming of age relationship between a teacher (Claudia Karvin)... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Jenkins

Writers:

Robert Barrett (play), Robert Barrett (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Claudia Karvan, Alex Dimitriades and Steve Bastoni
 Loading+Watchlist
View Watchlist »
New List »
Own the rights? Add a poster »
1 news article | full cast and crew »

Quick Links:

Related News

Dead Man Wrestling
4 April 2012 11:39 AM, PDT | Famous Monsters of Filmland
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of title
Films I've Seen (Under Construction)
a list of 1,483 titles by mookie_fan created 8 months ago
 
image of title
The greatest movies of all time
a list of 111 titles by becwhelan created 4 months ago
 
image of title
BEST AUSTRALIAN FILMS
a list of 58 titles by mykl_tour created 5 months ago
 
image of title
Australian
a list of 177 titles by kpalisi21 created 25 Dec 2010
 
image of title
Every movie ever watched by me!
a list of 769 titles by jeffgordan001 created 4 months ago
 
See all 8 related lists »

Connect with IMDb

Pre-Order the Kindle Fire
1 win & 3 nominations See more awards »
Edit

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Claudia Karvan Claudia Karvan ...
Christina Papadopoulos
Alex Dimitriades ...
Steve Bastoni ...
Dimitri
Nick Lathouris Nick Lathouris ...
George
George Vidalis George Vidalis ...
Vasili
Louise Mandylor Louise Mandylor ...
Eleni
Doris Younane Doris Younane ...
Evdokia
William McInnes William McInnes ...
Southgate
Jasper Bagg ...
Graham
Fonda Goniadis Fonda Goniadis ...
Con
Vikash Prasad Vikash Prasad ...
Vikash
Bao Quach Bao Quach ...
Tran
Katherine Halliday ...
Maria (as Kathy Halliday)
Chaka Johnson Chaka Johnson ...
Soula
Keith Iosifidis Keith Iosifidis ...
Manolis
Full cast and crew »
Edit

Storyline

Michael Jenkins' movie "The Heartbreak Kid" centres on the coming of age relationship between a teacher (Claudia Karvin), and a wild and spirited student (Alex Demitrides). The teacher , Christiana jolts the young man, Nicks sexuality beyond belief. This story is centred in the Australian-Greek life upbringing which Nick is shown the truth about street life. Christiana is locked into traditions of how women are restricted into Greek traditions of women in the work place. Also how she commits herself into destined life of marriage with children which leaves her living across the street with her mom and dad. Written by Milt (Canada)  

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Based On Play | Independent Film

Taglines:

A hip, hot and sexy lesson in love.

Genres:

Drama

Parents Guide:

Add content advisory for parents »
Edit

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English | Greek (English subtitles)

Release Date:

(Australia) See more »

Also Known As:

Amore ribelle See more »

Filming Locations:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

View Films See more »
Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color
See full technical specs »
Edit

Did You Know?

Quotes

Nick Polides: [to Christina] I love you, Bubba.
See more »

Connections

Spin off "Heartbreak High" (1994) See more »

Soundtracks

"Great Palaces Of Immortal Splendour"
Written and Performed by Single Gun Theory
Published by Sony Music Publishing
Courtesy of Volition Records
Under licence from Nettwerk Productions Limited, Canada See more »