Heartbreakers (1984)

Blue and Eli, two friends, have problems with women. Blue, a yet-to-be discovered painter is left by his longtime girlfriend, because she considers him too immature for a longlsting ... See full summary »

Director:

Bobby Roth

Writer:

Bobby Roth

Stars:

Peter Coyote, Nick Mancuso, Carole Laure

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Coyote	...	Blue
Nick Mancuso	...	Eli
Carole Laure	...	Liliane
Max Gail	...	King
James Laurenson	...	Terry Ray
Carol Wayne	...	Candy
Jamie Rose	...	Libby
Kathryn Harrold	...	Cyd
George Morfogen	...	Max
Jerry Hardin	...	Warren Williams
Henry G. Sanders	...	Reuben (as Henry Sanders)
Walter Olkewicz	...	Marvin
Terry Wills	...	Mortician
Annie O'Neill	...	Dukes Waitress
Michelle Davison	...	Fatburger Waitress

Storyline

Blue and Eli, two friends, have problems with women. Blue, a yet-to-be discovered painter is left by his longtime girlfriend, because she considers him too immature for a longlsting relationship. Eli on the other hand, who works in his father's aerobic suit business, is still searching for a woman who is interesting enough to spend more than one night with her. Their friendship is put to a severe test as both fall in love with Liliane, Blue's attractive new gallerist.

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Plot Keywords:

f rated | female pubic hair | one female two males threesome | threesome | sex | 

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Taglines:

If only your friends were as perfect as strangers.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 September 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Die Herzensbrecher

Filming Locations:

2nd Street Tunnel between Hill and Figueroa, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$104,125, 30 September 1984, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$148,750

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jethro Films Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The character Arthur Blue (Coyote) is loosely based on fetishistic painter Robert Blue (son of actor Ben Blue)

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Quotes

Blue: How do you like my paintings?
Liliane: You reduce women to objects.
Blue: That's called art.

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Connections

Featured in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)

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Soundtracks

I've Been Loving You Too Long
Performed by Otis Redding
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

User Reviews

Memorable and Funny Portrait of Best Friends Bumbling into Adulthood

Heartbreakers (1984) Bobby Roth wrote and directed this humorous yet poignant depiction of a male friendship that is tested by a femme fatale art dealer. Peter Coyote is Blue, talented LA painter who has been scraping by with the help of best buddy Eli (Nick Mancuso), heir to a struggling garment business. Carol Wayne, Kathryn Harrold, Jamie Rose, and Carole Laure are the women they spar and sometimes sleep with. The friendship between the two men is one of the most authentic and affecting I have seen on film. They complement each other well, and their loyalty to each other is expressed in quiet ways. Look for the scene about 38 minutes in, when Eli comes over and finds Blue sleeping on his layout table. Cinematography by Michael Ballhaus, with a score by Tangerine Dream. A perceptive observation of young singles resisting the demands of full adulthood, and my choice as the best movie out there about modern day painters. Highly Recommended.

"Well, Syd told me, that you think abstractionists should be executed."